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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.33, 472.08 and 307.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.33, 472.08 and 307.89 is: 424.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.33 : 472.08 = 307.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.33/472.08 = 307.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.33x = 472.08 × 307.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.33x = 145,348.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,348.71/342.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.59

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