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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.96, 473.07 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.96, 473.07 and 232.46 is: 320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.96 : 473.07 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.96/473.07 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.96x = 473.07 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.96x = 109,969.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,969.85/342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.65

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