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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.47, 472.60 and 335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.47, 472.60 and 335.26 is: 461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.47 : 472.60 = 335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.47/472.60 = 335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.47x = 472.60 × 335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.47x = 158,444.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,444.80/343.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.31

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