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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.01, 470.12 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.01, 470.12 and 253.53 is: 349.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.01 : 470.12 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.01/470.12 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.01x = 470.12 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.01x = 119,188.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,188.26/341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.52

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