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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.17, 485.50 and 341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.17, 485.50 and 341.40 is: 470.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.17 : 485.50 = 341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.17/485.50 = 341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.17x = 485.50 × 341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.17x = 165,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,749.70/352.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.65

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