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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.04, 471.96 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.04, 471.96 and 202.16 is: 278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.04 : 471.96 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.04/471.96 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.04x = 471.96 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.04x = 95,411.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,411.43/342.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.95

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