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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.45, 473.22 and 259.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.45, 473.22 and 259.41 is: 358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.45 : 473.22 = 259.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.45/473.22 = 259.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.45x = 473.22 × 259.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.45x = 122,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,758.00/342.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.47

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