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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.72, 475.48 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.72, 475.48 and 301.04 is: 415.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.72 : 475.48 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.72/475.48 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.72x = 475.48 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.72x = 143,138.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,138.50/344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.23

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