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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.22, 476.36 and 262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.22, 476.36 and 262.34 is: 362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.22 : 476.36 = 262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.22/476.36 = 262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.22x = 476.36 × 262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.22x = 124,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,968.28/345.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.00

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