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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.71, 471.89 and 292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.71, 471.89 and 292.30 is: 403.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.71 : 471.89 = 292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.71/471.89 = 292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.71x = 471.89 × 292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.71x = 137,933.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,933.45/341.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.66

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