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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.33, 474.48 and 260.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.33, 474.48 and 260.41 is: 359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.33 : 474.48 = 260.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.33/474.48 = 260.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.33x = 474.48 × 260.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.33x = 123,559.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,559.34/343.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.89

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