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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.08, 473.49 and 264.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.08, 473.49 and 264.33 is: 364.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.08 : 473.49 = 264.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.08/473.49 = 264.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.08x = 473.49 × 264.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.08x = 125,157.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,157.61/343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.81

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