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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.46, 472.76 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.46, 472.76 and 253.80 is: 350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.46 : 472.76 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.46/472.76 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.46x = 472.76 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.46x = 119,986.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,986.49/342.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.37

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