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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.05, 472.16 and 259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.05, 472.16 and 259.34 is: 357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.05 : 472.16 = 259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.05/472.16 = 259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.05x = 472.16 × 259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.05x = 122,448.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,448.68/342.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.98

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