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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.77, 473.04 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.77, 473.04 and 338.18 is: 466.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.77 : 473.04 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.77/473.04 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.77x = 473.04 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.77x = 159,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,970.30/342.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.71

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