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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.27, 472.40 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.27, 472.40 and 202.44 is: 279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.27 : 472.40 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.27/472.40 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.27x = 472.40 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.27x = 95,631.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,631.64/342.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.40

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