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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.80, 470.34 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.80, 470.34 and 327.24 is: 450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.80 : 470.34 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.80/470.34 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.80x = 470.34 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.80x = 153,914.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,914.06/341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.30

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