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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.70, 476.27 and 303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.70, 476.27 and 303.20 is: 418.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.70 : 476.27 = 303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.70/476.27 = 303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.70x = 476.27 × 303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.70x = 144,401.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,401.17/344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.92

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