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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.08, 473.28 and 260.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.08, 473.28 and 260.46 is: 359.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.08 : 473.28 = 260.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.08/473.28 = 260.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.08x = 473.28 × 260.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.08x = 123,270.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,270.51/343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.31

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