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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.04, 471.54 and 263.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.04, 471.54 and 263.38 is: 363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.04 : 471.54 = 263.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.04/471.54 = 263.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.04x = 471.54 × 263.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.04x = 124,194.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,194.21/342.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.10

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