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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.19, 472.28 and 279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.19, 472.28 and 279.90 is: 386.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.19 : 472.28 = 279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.19/472.28 = 279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.19x = 472.28 × 279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.19x = 132,190.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,190.02/342.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.30

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