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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.09, 470.23 and 285.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.09, 470.23 and 285.74 is: 393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.09 : 470.23 = 285.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.09/470.23 = 285.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.09x = 470.23 × 285.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.09x = 134,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,363.52/341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.92

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