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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.48, 472.94 and 293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.48, 472.94 and 293.07 is: 404.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.48 : 472.94 = 293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.48/472.94 = 293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.48x = 472.94 × 293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.48x = 138,603.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,603.06/342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.70

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