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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.36, 476.27 and 307.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.36, 476.27 and 307.46 is: 425.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.36 : 476.27 = 307.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.36/476.27 = 307.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.36x = 476.27 × 307.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.36x = 146,432.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,432.44/344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.23

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