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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.18, 473.04 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.18, 473.04 and 327.69 is: 453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.18 : 473.04 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.18/473.04 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.18x = 473.04 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.18x = 155,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,010.48/342.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.01

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