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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.47, 475.06 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.47, 475.06 and 270.66 is: 373.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.47 : 475.06 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.47/475.06 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.47x = 475.06 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.47x = 128,579.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,579.74/344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.27

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