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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.60, 474.66 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.60, 474.66 and 282.20 is: 388.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.60 : 474.66 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.60/474.66 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.60x = 474.66 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.60x = 133,949.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,949.05/344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.71

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