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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.88, 475.67 and 321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.88, 475.67 and 321.84 is: 445.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.88 : 475.67 = 321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.88/475.67 = 321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.88x = 475.67 × 321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.88x = 153,090.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,090.44/343.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.19

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