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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.07, 472.10 and 202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.07, 472.10 and 202.24 is: 279.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.07 : 472.10 = 202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.07/472.10 = 202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.07x = 472.10 × 202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.07x = 95,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,477.50/342.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.12

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