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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.82, 473.19 and 296.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.82, 473.19 and 296.68 is: 409.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.82 : 473.19 = 296.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.82/473.19 = 296.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.82x = 473.19 × 296.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.82x = 140,387.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,387.01/342.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.51

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