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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.84, 474.72 and 306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.84, 474.72 and 306.94 is: 423.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.84 : 474.72 = 306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.84/474.72 = 306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.84x = 474.72 × 306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.84x = 145,708.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,708.18/343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.77

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