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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.05, 471.57 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.05, 471.57 and 252.27 is: 347.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.05 : 471.57 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.05/471.57 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.05x = 471.57 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.05x = 118,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,962.96/342.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.80

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