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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.90, 472.84 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.90, 472.84 and 230.72 is: 318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.90 : 472.84 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.90/472.84 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.90x = 472.84 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.90x = 109,090.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,090.70/342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.14

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