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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.45, 472.46 and 253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.45, 472.46 and 253.71 is: 350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.45 : 472.46 = 253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.45/472.46 = 253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.45x = 472.46 × 253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.45x = 119,866.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,866.56/342.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.03

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