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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.36, 472.68 and 297.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.36, 472.68 and 297.37 is: 409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.36 : 472.68 = 297.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.36/472.68 = 297.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.36x = 472.68 × 297.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.36x = 140,560.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,560.85/343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.37

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