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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.22, 474.98 and 261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.22, 474.98 and 261.34 is: 360.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.22 : 474.98 = 261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.22/474.98 = 261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.22x = 474.98 × 261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.22x = 124,131.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,131.27/344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.62

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