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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.36, 472.80 and 259.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.36, 472.80 and 259.67 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.36 : 472.80 = 259.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.36/472.80 = 259.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.36x = 472.80 × 259.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.36x = 122,774.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,774.13/342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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