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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.84, 472.20 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.84, 472.20 and 325.64 is: 449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.84 : 472.20 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.84/472.20 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.84x = 472.20 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.84x = 153,767.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,767.21/341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.82

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