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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.08, 473.29 and 264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.08, 473.29 and 264.26 is: 364.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.08 : 473.29 = 264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.08/473.29 = 264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.08x = 473.29 × 264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.08x = 125,068.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,068.59/343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.55

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