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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.64, 474.75 and 251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.64, 474.75 and 251.13 is: 345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.64 : 474.75 = 251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.64/474.75 = 251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.64x = 474.75 × 251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.64x = 119,223.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,223.97/344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.94

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