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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.60, 471.12 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.60, 471.12 and 254.48 is: 350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.60 : 471.12 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.60/471.12 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.60x = 471.12 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.60x = 119,890.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,890.62/341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.97

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