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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.83, 473.58 and 259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.83, 473.58 and 259.94 is: 359.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.83 : 473.58 = 259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.83/473.58 = 259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.83x = 473.58 × 259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.83x = 123,103.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,103.57/342.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.08

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