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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.35, 474.12 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.35, 474.12 and 270 is: 372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.35 : 474.12 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.35/474.12 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.35x = 474.12 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.35x = 128,012.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,012.40/343.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.83

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