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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.64, 474.48 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.64, 474.48 and 308.88 is: 425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.64 : 474.48 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.64/474.48 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.64x = 474.48 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.64x = 146,557.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,557.38/344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.25

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