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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.76, 470.97 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.76, 470.97 and 305.04 is: 420.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.76 : 470.97 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.76/470.97 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.76x = 470.97 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.76x = 143,664.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,664.69/341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.37

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