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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.56, 512.38 and 314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.56, 512.38 and 314.84 is: 472.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.56 : 512.38 = 314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.56/512.38 = 314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.56x = 512.38 × 314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.56x = 161,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,317.72/341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.30

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