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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.28, 472.44 and 202.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.28, 472.44 and 202.42 is: 279.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.28 : 472.44 = 202.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.28/472.44 = 202.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.28x = 472.44 × 202.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.28x = 95,631.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,631.30/342.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.39

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