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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.56, 470.37 and 323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.56, 470.37 and 323.74 is: 445.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.56 : 470.37 = 323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.56/470.37 = 323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.56x = 470.37 × 323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.56x = 152,277.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,277.58/341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.83

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