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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.03, 470.23 and 317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.03, 470.23 and 317.18 is: 437.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.03 : 470.23 = 317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.03/470.23 = 317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.03x = 470.23 × 317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.03x = 149,147.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,147.55/341.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.34

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