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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.73, 469.83 and 336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.73, 469.83 and 336.52 is: 461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.73 : 469.83 = 336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.73/469.83 = 336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.73x = 469.83 × 336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.73x = 158,107.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,107.19/342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.32

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