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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.17, 472.58 and 337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.17, 472.58 and 337.62 is: 466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.17 : 472.58 = 337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.17/472.58 = 337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.17x = 472.58 × 337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.17x = 159,552.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,552.46/342.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.30

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