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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.70, 475.38 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.70, 475.38 and 270.90 is: 373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.70 : 475.38 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.70/475.38 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.70x = 475.38 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.70x = 128,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,780.44/344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.60

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