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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.84, 476 and 304.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.84, 476 and 304.14 is: 418.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.84 : 476 = 304.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.84/476 = 304.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.84x = 476 × 304.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.84x = 144,770.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,770.64/345.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.61

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