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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.15, 470.63 and 299.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.15, 470.63 and 299.58 is: 413.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.15 : 470.63 = 299.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.15/470.63 = 299.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.15x = 470.63 × 299.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.15x = 140,991.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,991.34/341.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.28

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