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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.46, 472.62 and 202.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.46, 472.62 and 202.65 is: 279.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.46 : 472.62 = 202.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.46/472.62 = 202.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.46x = 472.62 × 202.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.46x = 95,776.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,776.95/342.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.67

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