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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.06, 471.06 and 320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.06, 471.06 and 320.10 is: 440.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.06 : 471.06 = 320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.06/471.06 = 320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.06x = 471.06 × 320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.06x = 150,786.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,786.31/342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.82

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