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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.35, 470.88 and 282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.35, 470.88 and 282.11 is: 389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.35 : 470.88 = 282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.35/470.88 = 282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.35x = 470.88 × 282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.35x = 132,837.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,837.60/341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.16

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