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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.87, 473.21 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.87, 473.21 and 237.93 is: 328.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.87 : 473.21 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.87/473.21 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.87x = 473.21 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.87x = 112,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,589.67/342.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.37

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