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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.16, 471.06 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.16, 471.06 and 275.96 is: 381.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.16 : 471.06 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.16/471.06 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.16x = 471.06 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.16x = 129,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,991.36/341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.03

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