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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.93, 472.94 and 306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.93, 472.94 and 306.48 is: 422.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.93 : 472.94 = 306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.93/472.94 = 306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.93x = 472.94 × 306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.93x = 144,948.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,948.04/342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.67

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