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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.16, 475.20 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.16, 475.20 and 302.04 is: 417.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.16 : 475.20 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.16/475.20 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.16x = 475.20 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.16x = 143,529.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,529.41/344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.04

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