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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.62, 473.49 and 285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.62, 473.49 and 285.30 is: 393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.62 : 473.49 = 285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.62/473.49 = 285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.62x = 473.49 × 285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.62x = 135,086.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,086.70/343.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.13

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