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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.27, 470.76 and 258.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.27, 470.76 and 258.23 is: 356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.27 : 470.76 = 258.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.27/470.76 = 258.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.27x = 470.76 × 258.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.27x = 121,562.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,562.00/341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.21

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