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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.36, 474.58 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.36, 474.58 and 303.74 is: 419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.36 : 474.58 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.36/474.58 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.36x = 474.58 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.36x = 144,148.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,148.93/343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.82

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