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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.27, 471.61 and 305.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.27, 471.61 and 305.03 is: 420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.27 : 471.61 = 305.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.27/471.61 = 305.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.27x = 471.61 × 305.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.27x = 143,855.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,855.20/342.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.30

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