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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.46, 512.22 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.46, 512.22 and 283.32 is: 425.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.46 : 512.22 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.46/512.22 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.46x = 512.22 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.46x = 145,122.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,122.17/341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.00

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