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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.71, 470.61 and 320.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.71, 470.61 and 320.87 is: 441.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.71 : 470.61 = 320.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.71/470.61 = 320.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.71x = 470.61 × 320.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.71x = 151,005.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,005.81/341.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.92

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