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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.89, 472.83 and 259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.89, 472.83 and 259.07 is: 357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.89 : 472.83 = 259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.89/472.83 = 259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.89x = 472.83 × 259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.89x = 122,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,494.19/342.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.24

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