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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.87, 471.59 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.87, 471.59 and 322.89 is: 444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.87 : 471.59 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.87/471.59 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.87x = 471.59 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.87x = 152,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,270.08/342.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.10

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