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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.65, 470.47 and 304.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.65, 470.47 and 304.39 is: 419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.65 : 470.47 = 304.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.65/470.47 = 304.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.65x = 470.47 × 304.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.65x = 143,206.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,206.36/341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.16

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