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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.92, 475.84 and 338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.92, 475.84 and 338.44 is: 466.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.92 : 475.84 = 338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.92/475.84 = 338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.92x = 475.84 × 338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.92x = 161,043.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,043.29/344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.90

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