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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.15, 471.17 and 304.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.15, 471.17 and 304.89 is: 419.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.15 : 471.17 = 304.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.15/471.17 = 304.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.15x = 471.17 × 304.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.15x = 143,653.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,653.50/342.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.86

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