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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.88, 475.32 and 257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.88, 475.32 and 257.36 is: 355.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.88 : 475.32 = 257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.88/475.32 = 257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.88x = 475.32 × 257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.88x = 122,328.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,328.36/343.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.73

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