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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.32, 472.34 and 305.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.32, 472.34 and 305.32 is: 421.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.32 : 472.34 = 305.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.32/472.34 = 305.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.32x = 472.34 × 305.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.32x = 144,214.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,214.85/342.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.29

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