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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.08, 472 and 204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.08, 472 and 204.16 is: 281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.08 : 472 = 204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.08/472 = 204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.08x = 472 × 204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.08x = 96,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,363.52/342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.70

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