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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.35, 473.54 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.35, 473.54 and 264.69 is: 365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.35 : 473.54 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.35/473.54 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.35x = 473.54 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.35x = 125,339.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,339.98/343.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.05

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