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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.99, 475.92 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.99, 475.92 and 251.58 is: 347.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.99 : 475.92 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.99/475.92 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.99x = 475.92 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.99x = 119,731.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,731.95/344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.06

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