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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.93, 472.93 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.93, 472.93 and 303.44 is: 418.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.93 : 472.93 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.93/472.93 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.93x = 472.93 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.93x = 143,506.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,506.30/342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.47

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