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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.21, 471.42 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.21, 471.42 and 272.25 is: 375.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.21 : 471.42 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.21/471.42 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.21x = 471.42 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.21x = 128,344.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,344.10/342.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.04

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