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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.73, 470.22 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.73, 470.22 and 331.48 is: 456.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.73 : 470.22 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.73/470.22 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.73x = 470.22 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.73x = 155,867.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,867.87/341.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.11

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