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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.42, 472.54 and 202.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.42, 472.54 and 202.54 is: 279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.42 : 472.54 = 202.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.42/472.54 = 202.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.42x = 472.54 × 202.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.42x = 95,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,708.25/342.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.51

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