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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.77, 472.08 and 254.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.77, 472.08 and 254.83 is: 351.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.77 : 472.08 = 254.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.77/472.08 = 254.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.77x = 472.08 × 254.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.77x = 120,300.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,300.15/341.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.99

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