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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.92, 471.99 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.92, 471.99 and 254.44 is: 351.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.92 : 471.99 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.92/471.99 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.92x = 471.99 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.92x = 120,093.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,093.14/341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.23

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