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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.06, 472.27 and 263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.06, 472.27 and 263.23 is: 363.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.06 : 472.27 = 263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.06/472.27 = 263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.06x = 472.27 × 263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.06x = 124,315.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,315.56/342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.43

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