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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.76, 470.23 and 332.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.76, 470.23 and 332.65 is: 457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.76 : 470.23 = 332.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.76/470.23 = 332.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.76x = 470.23 × 332.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.76x = 156,422.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,422.01/341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.70

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