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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.14, 472.98 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.14, 472.98 and 264.18 is: 364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.14 : 472.98 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.14/472.98 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.14x = 472.98 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.14x = 124,951.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,951.86/343.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.14

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