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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 478.08 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 478.08 and 322.80 is: 447.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 478.08 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/478.08 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 478.08 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 154,324.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,324.22/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.47

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