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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.67, 472.91 and 335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.67, 472.91 and 335.57 is: 461.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.67 : 472.91 = 335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.67/472.91 = 335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.67x = 472.91 × 335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.67x = 158,690.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,690.37/343.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.76

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