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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.55, 471.69 and 279.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.55, 471.69 and 279.99 is: 386.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.55 : 471.69 = 279.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.55/471.69 = 279.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.55x = 471.69 × 279.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.55x = 132,068.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,068.48/341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.67

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