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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.24, 473.64 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.24, 473.64 and 315.44 is: 434.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.24 : 473.64 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.24/473.64 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.24x = 473.64 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.24x = 149,405.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,405.00/344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.01

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