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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.30, 472.48 and 202.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.30, 472.48 and 202.41 is: 279.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.30 : 472.48 = 202.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.30/472.48 = 202.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.30x = 472.48 × 202.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.30x = 95,634.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,634.68/342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.39

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