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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.19, 475.65 and 251.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.19, 475.65 and 251.43 is: 347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.19 : 475.65 = 251.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.19/475.65 = 251.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.19x = 475.65 × 251.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.19x = 119,592.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,592.68/344.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.46

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