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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.60, 472.50 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.60, 472.50 and 255.48 is: 352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.60 : 472.50 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.60/472.50 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.60x = 472.50 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.60x = 120,714.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,714.30/342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.35

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