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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.10, 472.08 and 200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.10, 472.08 and 200.33 is: 276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.10 : 472.08 = 200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.10/472.08 = 200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.10x = 472.08 × 200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.10x = 94,573.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,573.91/342.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.45

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