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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.06, 474.24 and 265.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.06, 474.24 and 265.69 is: 366.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.06 : 474.24 = 265.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.06/474.24 = 265.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.06x = 474.24 × 265.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.06x = 126,000.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,000.83/344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.22

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