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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.46, 470.61 and 253.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.46, 470.61 and 253.98 is: 350.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.46 : 470.61 = 253.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.46/470.61 = 253.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.46x = 470.61 × 253.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.46x = 119,525.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,525.53/341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.04

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