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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.93, 476.03 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.93, 476.03 and 334.16 is: 461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.93 : 476.03 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.93/476.03 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.93x = 476.03 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.93x = 159,070.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,070.43/344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.17

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