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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.47, 471.08 and 238.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.47, 471.08 and 238.03 is: 328.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.47 : 471.08 = 238.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.47/471.08 = 238.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.47x = 471.08 × 238.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.47x = 112,129.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,129.41/341.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.38

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