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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.16, 472.10 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.16, 472.10 and 202.30 is: 279.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.16 : 472.10 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.16/472.10 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.16x = 472.10 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.16x = 95,503.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,503.64/342.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.12

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