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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.30, 471.96 and 259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.30, 471.96 and 259.14 is: 357.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.30 : 471.96 = 259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.30/471.96 = 259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.30x = 471.96 × 259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.30x = 122,303.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,303.71/342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.30

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