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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.15, 470.41 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.15, 470.41 and 243.14 is: 335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.15 : 470.41 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.15/470.41 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.15x = 470.41 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.15x = 114,372.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,372.53/341.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.26

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