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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.24, 471 and 254.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.24, 471 and 254.76 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.24 : 471 = 254.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.24/471 = 254.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.24x = 471 × 254.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.24x = 119,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,991.96/342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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