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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.07, 471.36 and 254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.07, 471.36 and 254.59 is: 350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.07 : 471.36 = 254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.07/471.36 = 254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.07x = 471.36 × 254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.07x = 120,003.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,003.54/342.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.82

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