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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.21, 475.34 and 294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.21, 475.34 and 294.80 is: 407.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.21 : 475.34 = 294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.21/475.34 = 294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.21x = 475.34 × 294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.21x = 140,126.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,126.38/344.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.10

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