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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.09, 473.93 and 326.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.09, 473.93 and 326.89 is: 451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.09 : 473.93 = 326.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.09/473.93 = 326.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.09x = 473.93 × 326.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.09x = 154,921.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,921.34/343.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.55

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