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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.92, 473.29 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.92, 473.29 and 331.52 is: 457.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.92 : 473.29 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.92/473.29 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.92x = 473.29 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.92x = 156,901.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,901.91/342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.54

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