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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 476.64 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 476.64 and 301.68 is: 416.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 476.64 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/476.64 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 476.64 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 143,792.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,792.76/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.94

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