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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.40, 474.56 and 256.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.40, 474.56 and 256.96 is: 354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.40 : 474.56 = 256.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.40/474.56 = 256.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.40x = 474.56 × 256.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.40x = 121,942.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,942.94/344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.07

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