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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.48, 472.66 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.48, 472.66 and 259.44 is: 358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.48 : 472.66 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.48/472.66 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.48x = 472.66 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.48x = 122,626.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,626.91/342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.06

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