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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.38, 471.30 and 259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.38, 471.30 and 259.34 is: 356.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.38 : 471.30 = 259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.38/471.30 = 259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.38x = 471.30 × 259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.38x = 122,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,226.94/342.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.99

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