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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.32, 514.96 and 294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.32, 514.96 and 294.80 is: 443.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.32 : 514.96 = 294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.32/514.96 = 294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.32x = 514.96 × 294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.32x = 151,810.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,810.21/342.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.47

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