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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.08, 475.28 and 271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.08, 475.28 and 271.32 is: 374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.08 : 475.28 = 271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.08/475.28 = 271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.08x = 475.28 × 271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.08x = 128,952.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,952.97/344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.78

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