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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 475.65 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 475.65 and 303.35 is: 418.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 475.65 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/475.65 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 475.65 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 144,286.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,286.05/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.37

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