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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.93, 474.32 and 307.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.93, 474.32 and 307.48 is: 424.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.93 : 474.32 = 307.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.93/474.32 = 307.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.93x = 474.32 × 307.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.93x = 145,843.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,843.91/343.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.05

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