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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.14, 474.36 and 265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.14, 474.36 and 265.18 is: 365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.14 : 474.36 = 265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.14/474.36 = 265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.14x = 474.36 × 265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.14x = 125,790.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,790.78/344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.52

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