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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.30, 472.18 and 202.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.30, 472.18 and 202.35 is: 279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.30 : 472.18 = 202.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.30/472.18 = 202.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.30x = 472.18 × 202.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.30x = 95,545.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,545.62/342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.13

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