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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.67, 486.20 and 341.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.67, 486.20 and 341.90 is: 471.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.67 : 486.20 = 341.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.67/486.20 = 341.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.67x = 486.20 × 341.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.67x = 166,227.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,227.64/352.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.35

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