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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.18, 470.49 and 314.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.18, 470.49 and 314.49 is: 433.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.18 : 470.49 = 314.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.18/470.49 = 314.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.18x = 470.49 × 314.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.18x = 147,964.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,964.40/341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.69

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