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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.12, 472.42 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.12, 472.42 and 255.18 is: 352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.12 : 472.42 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.12/472.42 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.12x = 472.42 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.12x = 120,552.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,552.14/342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.37

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