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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.26, 474.06 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.26, 474.06 and 270.36 is: 373.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.26 : 474.06 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.26/474.06 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.26x = 474.06 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.26x = 128,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,166.86/343.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.38

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