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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.76, 473.22 and 259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.76, 473.22 and 259.72 is: 358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.76 : 473.22 = 259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.76/473.22 = 259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.76x = 473.22 × 259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.76x = 122,904.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,904.70/342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.57

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