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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.86, 472.52 and 303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.86, 472.52 and 303.03 is: 417.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.86 : 472.52 = 303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.86/472.52 = 303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.86x = 472.52 × 303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.86x = 143,186.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,186.22/342.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.63

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