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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.86, 472.64 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.86, 472.64 and 237.90 is: 327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.86 : 472.64 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.86/472.64 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.86x = 472.64 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.86x = 112,439.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,439.87/342.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.95

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