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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.55, 471.83 and 262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.55, 471.83 and 262.98 is: 363.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.55 : 471.83 = 262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.55/471.83 = 262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.55x = 471.83 × 262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.55x = 124,080.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,080.54/341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.29

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