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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 471.60 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 471.60 and 254.52 is: 350.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 471.60 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/471.60 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 471.60 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 120,031.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,031.63/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.97

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