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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.89, 475.62 and 309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.89, 475.62 and 309.54 is: 426.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.89 : 475.62 = 309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.89/475.62 = 309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.89x = 475.62 × 309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.89x = 147,223.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,223.41/344.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.88

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