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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.18, 470.27 and 328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.18, 470.27 and 328.43 is: 452.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.18 : 470.27 = 328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.18/470.27 = 328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.18x = 470.27 × 328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.18x = 154,446.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,446.78/341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.68

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