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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.50, 470.23 and 292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.50, 470.23 and 292.27 is: 402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.50 : 470.23 = 292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.50/470.23 = 292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.50x = 470.23 × 292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.50x = 137,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,434.12/341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.44

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