Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.86, 471.50 and 302.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 341.86, 471.50 and 302.56 is: 417.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341.86 : 471.50 = 302.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341.86/471.50 = 302.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341.86x = 471.50 × 302.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341.86x = 142,657.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,657.04/341.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417.30
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