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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.86, 472.29 and 254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.86, 472.29 and 254.38 is: 351.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.86 : 472.29 = 254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.86/472.29 = 254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.86x = 472.29 × 254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.86x = 120,141.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,141.13/341.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.43

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