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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.22, 472.57 and 310.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.22, 472.57 and 310.82 is: 427.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.22 : 472.57 = 310.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.22/472.57 = 310.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.22x = 472.57 × 310.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.22x = 146,881.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,881.07/343.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.96

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