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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.64, 475.32 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.64, 475.32 and 251.28 is: 346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.64 : 475.32 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.64/475.32 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.64x = 475.32 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.64x = 119,438.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,438.41/344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.56

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