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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.58, 473.41 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.58, 473.41 and 325.74 is: 451.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.58 : 473.41 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.58/473.41 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.58x = 473.41 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.58x = 154,208.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,208.57/341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.46

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