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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.94, 473.72 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.94, 473.72 and 318 is: 437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.94 : 473.72 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.94/473.72 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.94x = 473.72 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.94x = 150,642.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,642.96/343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.99

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