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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.70, 472.83 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.70, 472.83 and 255.22 is: 352.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.70 : 472.83 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.70/472.83 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.70x = 472.83 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.70x = 120,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,673.31/342.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.13

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