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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.50, 476.09 and 282.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.50, 476.09 and 282.23 is: 390.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.50 : 476.09 = 282.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.50/476.09 = 282.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.50x = 476.09 × 282.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.50x = 134,363.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,363.09/344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.03

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