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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.58, 473.41 and 299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.58, 473.41 and 299.38 is: 413.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.58 : 473.41 = 299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.58/473.41 = 299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.58x = 473.41 × 299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.58x = 141,729.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,729.49/342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.71

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