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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.48, 470.05 and 297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.48, 470.05 and 297.74 is: 409.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.48 : 470.05 = 297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.48/470.05 = 297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.48x = 470.05 × 297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.48x = 139,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,953.12/341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.84

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