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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.58, 470.55 and 282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.58, 470.55 and 282.33 is: 388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.58 : 470.55 = 282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.58/470.55 = 282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.58x = 470.55 × 282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.58x = 132,850.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,850.38/341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.93

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