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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 476.12 and 262.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 476.12 and 262.33 is: 362.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 476.12 = 262.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/476.12 = 262.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 476.12 × 262.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 124,900.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,900.03/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.16

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