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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.39, 472.53 and 242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.39, 472.53 and 242.76 is: 335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.39 : 472.53 = 242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.39/472.53 = 242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.39x = 472.53 × 242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.39x = 114,711.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,711.38/342.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.03

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