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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.30, 518.33 and 314.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.30, 518.33 and 314.06 is: 472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.30 : 518.33 = 314.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.30/518.33 = 314.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.30x = 518.33 × 314.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.30x = 162,786.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,786.72/344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.80

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