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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.97, 472.90 and 238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.97, 472.90 and 238.18 is: 328.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.97 : 472.90 = 238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.97/472.90 = 238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.97x = 472.90 × 238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.97x = 112,634.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,634.55/342.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.41

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