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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.51, 472.19 and 255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.51, 472.19 and 255.03 is: 351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.51 : 472.19 = 255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.51/472.19 = 255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.51x = 472.19 × 255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.51x = 120,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,421.34/342.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.58

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