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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.26, 475.47 and 283.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.26, 475.47 and 283.31 is: 390.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.26 : 475.47 = 283.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.26/475.47 = 283.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.26x = 475.47 × 283.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.26x = 134,705.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,705.41/345.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.16

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