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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.63, 472.28 and 253.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.63, 472.28 and 253.97 is: 350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.63 : 472.28 = 253.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.63/472.28 = 253.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.63x = 472.28 × 253.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.63x = 119,946.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,946.51/342.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.08

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