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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.90, 476.19 and 305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.90, 476.19 and 305.26 is: 421.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.90 : 476.19 = 305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.90/476.19 = 305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.90x = 476.19 × 305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.90x = 145,359.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,359.38/344.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.45

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