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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.30, 471.12 and 262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.30, 471.12 and 262.46 is: 362.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.30 : 471.12 = 262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.30/471.12 = 262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.30x = 471.12 × 262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.30x = 123,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,650.16/341.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.29

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