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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.95, 472.88 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.95, 472.88 and 232.50 is: 320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.95 : 472.88 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.95/472.88 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.95x = 472.88 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.95x = 109,943.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,943.44/342.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.58

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