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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.24, 474.93 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.24, 474.93 and 261.16 is: 360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.24 : 474.93 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.24/474.93 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.24x = 474.93 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.24x = 124,032.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,032.72/344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.31

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