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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.14, 488.84 and 341.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.14, 488.84 and 341.11 is: 468.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.14 : 488.84 = 341.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.14/488.84 = 341.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.14x = 488.84 × 341.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.14x = 166,748.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,748.21/356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.21

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