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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.34, 474.80 and 256.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.34, 474.80 and 256.86 is: 354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.34 : 474.80 = 256.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.34/474.80 = 256.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.34x = 474.80 × 256.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.34x = 121,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,955.84/344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.17

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