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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.19, 472.03 and 202.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.19, 472.03 and 202.27 is: 279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.19 : 472.03 = 202.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.19/472.03 = 202.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.19x = 472.03 × 202.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.19x = 95,477.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,477.51/342.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.02

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