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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.08, 474.08 and 260.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.08, 474.08 and 260.05 is: 359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.08 : 474.08 = 260.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.08/474.08 = 260.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.08x = 474.08 × 260.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.08x = 123,284.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,284.50/343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.35

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