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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.96, 473.06 and 260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.96, 473.06 and 260.38 is: 359.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.96 : 473.06 = 260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.96/473.06 = 260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.96x = 473.06 × 260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.96x = 123,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,175.36/342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.15

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