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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.70, 471.84 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.70, 471.84 and 254.22 is: 351.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.70 : 471.84 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.70/471.84 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.70x = 471.84 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.70x = 119,951.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,951.16/341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.04

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