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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.97, 471.77 and 238.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.97, 471.77 and 238.53 is: 329.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.97 : 471.77 = 238.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.97/471.77 = 238.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.97x = 471.77 × 238.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.97x = 112,528.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,528.94/341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.07

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