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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.83, 472.90 and 260.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.83, 472.90 and 260.26 is: 359.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.83 : 472.90 = 260.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.83/472.90 = 260.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.83x = 472.90 × 260.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.83x = 123,076.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,076.95/342.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.00

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