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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.11, 472.26 and 263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.11, 472.26 and 263.39 is: 363.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.11 : 472.26 = 263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.11/472.26 = 263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.11x = 472.26 × 263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.11x = 124,389.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,389.08/342.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.60

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