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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.10, 474.96 and 337.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.10, 474.96 and 337.22 is: 465.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.10 : 474.96 = 337.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.10/474.96 = 337.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.10x = 474.96 × 337.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.10x = 160,166.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,166.01/344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.46

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