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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.47, 474.12 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.47, 474.12 and 254.81 is: 351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.47 : 474.12 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.47/474.12 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.47x = 474.12 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.47x = 120,808.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,808.15/343.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.73

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