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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.62, 471.57 and 238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.62, 471.57 and 238.18 is: 328.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.62 : 471.57 = 238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.62/471.57 = 238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.62x = 471.57 × 238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.62x = 112,318.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,318.54/341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.78

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