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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.18, 471.14 and 253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.18, 471.14 and 253.70 is: 350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.18 : 471.14 = 253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.18/471.14 = 253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.18x = 471.14 × 253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.18x = 119,528.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,528.22/341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.34

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