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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.45, 475.07 and 288.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.45, 475.07 and 288.23 is: 397.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.45 : 475.07 = 288.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.45/475.07 = 288.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.45x = 475.07 × 288.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.45x = 136,925.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,925.61/344.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.52

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