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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.27, 472.37 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.27, 472.37 and 254.79 is: 351.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.27 : 472.37 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.27/472.37 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.27x = 472.37 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.27x = 120,356.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,356.97/342.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.64

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