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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.64, 472.86 and 341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.64, 472.86 and 341.52 is: 469.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.64 : 472.86 = 341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.64/472.86 = 341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.64x = 472.86 × 341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.64x = 161,491.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,491.15/343.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.94

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