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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.11, 470.86 and 304.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.11, 470.86 and 304.66 is: 420.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.11 : 470.86 = 304.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.11/470.86 = 304.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.11x = 470.86 × 304.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.11x = 143,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,453.75/341.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.55

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