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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.58, 475.05 and 266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.58, 475.05 and 266.82 is: 367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.58 : 475.05 = 266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.58/475.05 = 266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.58x = 475.05 × 266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.58x = 126,752.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,752.84/344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.85

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