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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.11, 472.07 and 272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.11, 472.07 and 272.34 is: 375.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.11 : 472.07 = 272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.11/472.07 = 272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.11x = 472.07 × 272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.11x = 128,562.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,562.18/342.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.80

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