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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.55, 472.98 and 303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.55, 472.98 and 303.26 is: 418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.55 : 472.98 = 303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.55/472.98 = 303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.55x = 472.98 × 303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.55x = 143,435.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,435.91/342.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.73

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