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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.84, 474.90 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.84, 474.90 and 317.48 is: 437.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.84 : 474.90 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.84/474.90 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.84x = 474.90 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.84x = 150,771.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,771.25/344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.22

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