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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.13, 472.17 and 202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.13, 472.17 and 202.25 is: 279.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.13 : 472.17 = 202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.13/472.17 = 202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.13x = 472.17 × 202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.13x = 95,496.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,496.38/342.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.12

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