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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.22, 473.42 and 260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.22, 473.42 and 260.32 is: 359.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.22 : 473.42 = 260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.22/473.42 = 260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.22x = 473.42 × 260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.22x = 123,240.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,240.69/343.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.07

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