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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.93, 472.86 and 255.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.93, 472.86 and 255.06 is: 351.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.93 : 472.86 = 255.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.93/472.86 = 255.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.93x = 472.86 × 255.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.93x = 120,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,607.67/342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.70

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