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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 473.38 and 329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 473.38 and 329.62 is: 457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 473.38 = 329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/473.38 = 329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 473.38 × 329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 156,035.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,035.52/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.21

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