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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.23, 472.28 and 186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.23, 472.28 and 186.98 is: 258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.23 : 472.28 = 186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.23/472.28 = 186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.23x = 472.28 × 186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.23x = 88,306.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,306.68/342.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.03

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