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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.12, 470.64 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.12, 470.64 and 203.12 is: 280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.12 : 470.64 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.12/470.64 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.12x = 470.64 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.12x = 95,596.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,596.40/341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.24

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