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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.45, 472.43 and 202.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.45, 472.43 and 202.47 is: 279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.45 : 472.43 = 202.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.45/472.43 = 202.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.45x = 472.43 × 202.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.45x = 95,651.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,651.89/342.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.32

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