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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.90, 475.79 and 320.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.90, 475.79 and 320.19 is: 441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.90 : 475.79 = 320.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.90/475.79 = 320.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.90x = 475.79 × 320.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.90x = 152,341.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,341.60/344.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.70

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