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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.24, 471.84 and 277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.24, 471.84 and 277.08 is: 382.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.24 : 471.84 = 277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.24/471.84 = 277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.24x = 471.84 × 277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.24x = 130,737.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,737.43/342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.01

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