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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.42, 475.44 and 251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.42, 475.44 and 251.84 is: 347.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.42 : 475.44 = 251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.42/475.44 = 251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.42x = 475.44 × 251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.42x = 119,732.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,732.43/344.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.64

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