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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.94, 473.18 and 339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.94, 473.18 and 339.30 is: 465.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.94 : 473.18 = 339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.94/473.18 = 339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.94x = 473.18 × 339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.94x = 160,548.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,548.28/344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.44

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