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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.65, 472.68 and 317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.65, 472.68 and 317.94 is: 438.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.65 : 472.68 = 317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.65/472.68 = 317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.65x = 472.68 × 317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.65x = 150,283.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,283.88/342.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.60

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