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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.11, 474.51 and 309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.11, 474.51 and 309.28 is: 426.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.11 : 474.51 = 309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.11/474.51 = 309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.11x = 474.51 × 309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.11x = 146,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,756.45/344.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.48

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