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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.08, 472.57 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.08, 472.57 and 316.16 is: 436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.08 : 472.57 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.08/472.57 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.08x = 472.57 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.08x = 149,404.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,404.58/342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.76

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