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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.12, 471.04 and 254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.12, 471.04 and 254.18 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.12 : 471.04 = 254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.12/471.04 = 254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.12x = 471.04 × 254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.12x = 119,728.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,728.95/341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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