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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.40, 470.31 and 271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.40, 470.31 and 271.43 is: 373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.40 : 470.31 = 271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.40/470.31 = 271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.40x = 470.31 × 271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.40x = 127,657.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,657.28/341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.92

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