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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.36, 471.24 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.36, 471.24 and 258.12 is: 355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.36 : 471.24 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.36/471.24 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.36x = 471.24 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.36x = 121,636.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,636.47/342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.29

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