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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.16, 475.20 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.16, 475.20 and 318.24 is: 439.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.16 : 475.20 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.16/475.20 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.16x = 475.20 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.16x = 151,227.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,227.65/344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.41

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