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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 473.34 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 473.34 and 312.96 is: 430.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 473.34 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/473.34 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 473.34 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 148,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,136.49/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.58

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