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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.21, 470.61 and 262.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.21, 470.61 and 262.42 is: 361.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.21 : 470.61 = 262.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.21/470.61 = 262.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.21x = 470.61 × 262.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.21x = 123,496.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,496.30/341.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.93

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