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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.03, 474.41 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.03, 474.41 and 304.70 is: 420.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.03 : 474.41 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.03/474.41 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.03x = 474.41 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.03x = 144,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,551.12/344.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.18

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