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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.85, 473.45 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.85, 473.45 and 302.13 is: 416.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.85 : 473.45 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.85/473.45 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.85x = 473.45 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.85x = 143,041.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,041.94/343.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.01

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