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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.75, 472.23 and 253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.75, 472.23 and 253.11 is: 349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.75 : 472.23 = 253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.75/472.23 = 253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.75x = 472.23 × 253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.75x = 119,526.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,526.14/341.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.75

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