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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.02, 471.05 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.02, 471.05 and 254.08 is: 350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.02 : 471.05 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.02/471.05 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.02x = 471.05 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.02x = 119,684.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,684.38/341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.96

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