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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.19, 470.91 and 285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.19, 470.91 and 285.84 is: 394.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.19 : 470.91 = 285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.19/470.91 = 285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.19x = 470.91 × 285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.19x = 134,604.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,604.91/341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.52

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