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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.89, 473.22 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.89, 473.22 and 341.76 is: 470.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.89 : 473.22 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.89/473.22 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.89x = 473.22 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.89x = 161,727.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,727.67/343.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.29

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