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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.52, 470.54 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.52, 470.54 and 316.44 is: 435.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.52 : 470.54 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.52/470.54 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.52x = 470.54 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.52x = 148,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,897.68/341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.99

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