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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.25, 474.71 and 265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.25, 474.71 and 265.58 is: 366.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 474.71 = 265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/474.71 = 265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 474.71 × 265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 126,070.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,070.97/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.22

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