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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.24, 475.44 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.24, 475.44 and 267.20 is: 369.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.24 : 475.44 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.24/475.44 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.24x = 475.44 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.24x = 127,037.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,037.57/344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.04

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