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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.12, 474.72 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.12, 474.72 and 270.44 is: 373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.12 : 474.72 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.12/474.72 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.12x = 474.72 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.12x = 128,383.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,383.28/344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.08

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