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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.40, 474.50 and 270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.40, 474.50 and 270.30 is: 373.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.40 : 474.50 = 270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.40/474.50 = 270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.40x = 474.50 × 270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.40x = 128,256.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,256.00/343.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.49

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