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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.05, 475.45 and 255.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.05, 475.45 and 255.66 is: 353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.05 : 475.45 = 255.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.05/475.45 = 255.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.05x = 475.45 × 255.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.05x = 121,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,553.90/344.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.30

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