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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.71, 474.82 and 322.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.71, 474.82 and 322.03 is: 443.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.71 : 474.82 = 322.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.71/474.82 = 322.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.71x = 474.82 × 322.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.71x = 152,906.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,906.28/344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.58

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