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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.12, 471.42 and 283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.12, 471.42 and 283.80 is: 391.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.12 : 471.42 = 283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.12/471.42 = 283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.12x = 471.42 × 283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.12x = 133,789.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,789.00/342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.06

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