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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.65, 474.06 and 318.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.65, 474.06 and 318.94 is: 439.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.65 : 474.06 = 318.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.65/474.06 = 318.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.65x = 474.06 × 318.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.65x = 151,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,196.70/343.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.97

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