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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.34, 474.44 and 260.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.34, 474.44 and 260.30 is: 359.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.34 : 474.44 = 260.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.34/474.44 = 260.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.34x = 474.44 × 260.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.34x = 123,495.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,495.43/343.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.69

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