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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.86, 476.12 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.86, 476.12 and 266.02 is: 367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.86 : 476.12 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.86/476.12 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.86x = 476.12 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.86x = 126,657.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,657.44/344.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.27

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