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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.76, 473.40 and 313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.76, 473.40 and 313.18 is: 432.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.76 : 473.40 = 313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.76/473.40 = 313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.76x = 473.40 × 313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.76x = 148,259.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,259.41/342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.55

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