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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.83, 472.02 and 311.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.83, 472.02 and 311.66 is: 429.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.83 : 472.02 = 311.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.83/472.02 = 311.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.83x = 472.02 × 311.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.83x = 147,107.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,107.39/342.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.09

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