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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.01, 470.81 and 308.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.01, 470.81 and 308.00 is: 425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.01 : 470.81 = 308.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.01/470.81 = 308.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.01x = 470.81 × 308.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.01x = 145,011.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,011.43/341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.24

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