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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.33, 472.03 and 325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.33, 472.03 and 325.92 is: 449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.33 : 472.03 = 325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.33/472.03 = 325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.33x = 472.03 × 325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.33x = 153,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,844.97/342.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.41

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