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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.91, 471.47 and 314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.91, 471.47 and 314.16 is: 433.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.91 : 471.47 = 314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.91/471.47 = 314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.91x = 471.47 × 314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.91x = 148,115.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,115.44/341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.20

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