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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.90, 473.12 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.90, 473.12 and 232.48 is: 320.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.90 : 473.12 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.90/473.12 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.90x = 473.12 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.90x = 109,991.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,991.24/342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.77

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