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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.27, 470.24 and 304.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.27, 470.24 and 304.03 is: 418.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.27 : 470.24 = 304.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.27/470.24 = 304.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.27x = 470.24 × 304.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.27x = 142,964.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,964.37/341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.92

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