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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.46, 471.90 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.46, 471.90 and 305.56 is: 421.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.46 : 471.90 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.46/471.90 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.46x = 471.90 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.46x = 144,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,193.76/342.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.05

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