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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.26, 470.28 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.26, 470.28 and 304.54 is: 419.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.26 : 470.28 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.26/470.28 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.26x = 470.28 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.26x = 143,219.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,219.07/341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.68

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