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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.81, 472.27 and 329.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.81, 472.27 and 329.51 is: 455.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.81 : 472.27 = 329.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.81/472.27 = 329.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.81x = 472.27 × 329.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.81x = 155,617.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,617.69/341.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.28

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