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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.83, 472.23 and 315.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.83, 472.23 and 315.91 is: 436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.83 : 472.23 = 315.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.83/472.23 = 315.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.83x = 472.23 × 315.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.83x = 149,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,178.24/341.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.42

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