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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.36, 476.26 and 307.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.36, 476.26 and 307.45 is: 425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.36 : 476.26 = 307.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.36/476.26 = 307.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.36x = 476.26 × 307.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.36x = 146,426.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,426.14/344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.21

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