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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.05, 476.36 and 251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.05, 476.36 and 251.70 is: 347.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.05 : 476.36 = 251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.05/476.36 = 251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.05x = 476.36 × 251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.05x = 119,899.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,899.81/345.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.49

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