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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.69, 475.05 and 251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.69, 475.05 and 251.29 is: 346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.69 : 475.05 = 251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.69/475.05 = 251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.69x = 475.05 × 251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.69x = 119,372.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,372.76/344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.32

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