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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.76, 472.02 and 312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.76, 472.02 and 312.18 is: 431.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.76 : 472.02 = 312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.76/472.02 = 312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.76x = 472.02 × 312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.76x = 147,355.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,355.20/341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.17

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