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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.05, 471.89 and 263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.05, 471.89 and 263.22 is: 363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.05 : 471.89 = 263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.05/471.89 = 263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.05x = 471.89 × 263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.05x = 124,209.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,209.57/342.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.14

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