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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.73, 468.46 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.73, 468.46 and 335.52 is: 459.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.73 : 468.46 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.73/468.46 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.73x = 468.46 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.73x = 157,178.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,178.12/341.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.95

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