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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.25, 472.34 and 202.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.25, 472.34 and 202.39 is: 279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.25 : 472.34 = 202.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.25/472.34 = 202.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.25x = 472.34 × 202.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.25x = 95,596.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,596.89/342.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.32

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