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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.65, 470.65 and 271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.65, 470.65 and 271.69 is: 374.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.65 : 470.65 = 271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.65/470.65 = 271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.65x = 470.65 × 271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.65x = 127,868.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,868.55/341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.27

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