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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.27, 476.70 and 308.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.27, 476.70 and 308.37 is: 425.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.27 : 476.70 = 308.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.27/476.70 = 308.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.27x = 476.70 × 308.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.27x = 146,999.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,999.98/345.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.75

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