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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.23, 474.48 and 270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.23, 474.48 and 270.41 is: 372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.23 : 474.48 = 270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.23/474.48 = 270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.23x = 474.48 × 270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.23x = 128,304.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,304.14/344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.73

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