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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.93, 472.95 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.93, 472.95 and 232.32 is: 320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.93 : 472.95 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.93/472.95 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.93x = 472.95 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.93x = 109,875.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,875.74/342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.40

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