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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.48, 472.68 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.48, 472.68 and 306 is: 422.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.48 : 472.68 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.48/472.68 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.48x = 472.68 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.48x = 144,640.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,640.08/342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.33

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