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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.38, 473.25 and 255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.38, 473.25 and 255.86 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.38 : 473.25 = 255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.38/473.25 = 255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.38x = 473.25 × 255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.38x = 121,085.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,085.75/342.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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