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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.25, 470.75 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.25, 470.75 and 243.06 is: 335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.25 : 470.75 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.25/470.75 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.25x = 470.75 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.25x = 114,419.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,419.28/341.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.29

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