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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.40, 473.04 and 331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.40, 473.04 and 331 is: 457.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.40 : 473.04 = 331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.40/473.04 = 331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.40x = 473.04 × 331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.40x = 156,576.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,576.24/342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.29

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