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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.55, 475.67 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.55, 475.67 and 251.20 is: 346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.55 : 475.67 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.55/475.67 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.55x = 475.67 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.55x = 119,484.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,484.67/344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.78

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