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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.56, 472.92 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.56, 472.92 and 255.44 is: 352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.56 : 472.92 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.56/472.92 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.56x = 472.92 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.56x = 120,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,802.68/342.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.65

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