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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.52, 475.88 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.52, 475.88 and 303.21 is: 418.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.52 : 475.88 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.52/475.88 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.52x = 475.88 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.52x = 144,290.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,290.06/344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.81

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