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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.45, 475.33 and 187.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.45, 475.33 and 187.07 is: 258.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.45 : 475.33 = 187.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.45/475.33 = 187.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.45x = 475.33 × 187.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.45x = 88,919.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,919.98/344.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.15

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