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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 486.96 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 486.96 and 342.72 is: 468.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 486.96 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/486.96 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 486.96 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 166,890.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,890.93/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.58

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