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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.51, 474.68 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.51, 474.68 and 326.66 is: 451.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.51 : 474.68 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.51/474.68 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.51x = 474.68 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.51x = 155,057.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,057.41/343.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.39

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