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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.38, 470.88 and 297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.38, 470.88 and 297.64 is: 410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.38 : 470.88 = 297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.38/470.88 = 297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.38x = 470.88 × 297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.38x = 140,152.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,152.72/341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.55

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