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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.38, 472.48 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.38, 472.48 and 316.22 is: 436.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.38 : 472.48 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.38/472.48 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.38x = 472.48 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.38x = 149,406.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,406.92/342.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.38

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