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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.24, 471.85 and 283.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.24, 471.85 and 283.45 is: 390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.24 : 471.85 = 283.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.24/471.85 = 283.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.24x = 471.85 × 283.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.24x = 133,745.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,745.88/342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.80

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