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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.03, 470.64 and 316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.03, 470.64 and 316.92 is: 436.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.03 : 470.64 = 316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.03/470.64 = 316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.03x = 470.64 × 316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.03x = 149,155.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,155.23/342.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.09

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