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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.64, 470.34 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.64, 470.34 and 305.88 is: 421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.64 : 470.34 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.64/470.34 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.64x = 470.34 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.64x = 143,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,867.60/341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.11

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