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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 472.86 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 472.86 and 326.70 is: 451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 472.86 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/472.86 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 472.86 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 154,483.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,483.36/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.71

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