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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.86, 475.59 and 320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.86, 475.59 and 320.02 is: 441.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.86 : 475.59 = 320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.86/475.59 = 320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.86x = 475.59 × 320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.86x = 152,198.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,198.31/344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.33

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