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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.48, 475.44 and 307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.48, 475.44 and 307.84 is: 424.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.48 : 475.44 = 307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.48/475.44 = 307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.48x = 475.44 × 307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.48x = 146,359.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,359.45/344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.87

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