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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.90, 475.42 and 285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.90, 475.42 and 285.16 is: 393.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.90 : 475.42 = 285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.90/475.42 = 285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.90x = 475.42 × 285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.90x = 135,570.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,570.77/344.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.07

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