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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.05, 475.20 and 299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.05, 475.20 and 299.70 is: 413.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.05 : 475.20 = 299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.05/475.20 = 299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.05x = 475.20 × 299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.05x = 142,417.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,417.44/344.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.95

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