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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.91, 474.05 and 270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.91, 474.05 and 270.10 is: 372.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.91 : 474.05 = 270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.91/474.05 = 270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.91x = 474.05 × 270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.91x = 128,042.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,042.17/343.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.31

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