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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.94, 475.71 and 343.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.94, 475.71 and 343.22 is: 473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.94 : 475.71 = 343.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.94/475.71 = 343.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.94x = 475.71 × 343.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.94x = 163,270.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,270.81/344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.33

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