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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.20, 476.03 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.20, 476.03 and 316.74 is: 436.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.20 : 476.03 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.20/476.03 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.20x = 476.03 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.20x = 150,776.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,776.16/345.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.79

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