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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.41, 474.78 and 282.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.41, 474.78 and 282.14 is: 388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.41 : 474.78 = 282.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.41/474.78 = 282.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.41x = 474.78 × 282.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.41x = 133,953.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,953.31/344.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.94

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