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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.55, 475.88 and 256.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.55, 475.88 and 256.35 is: 354.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.55 : 475.88 = 256.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.55/475.88 = 256.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.55x = 475.88 × 256.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.55x = 121,990.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,990.56/344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.06

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