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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.94, 473.16 and 255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.94, 473.16 and 255.64 is: 352.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.94 : 473.16 = 255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.94/473.16 = 255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.94x = 473.16 × 255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.94x = 120,958.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,958.62/342.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.71

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