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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.26, 474.34 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.26, 474.34 and 326.40 is: 451.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.26 : 474.34 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.26/474.34 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.26x = 474.34 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.26x = 154,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,824.58/343.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.04

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