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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.47, 472.61 and 187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.47, 472.61 and 187.22 is: 258.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.47 : 472.61 = 187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.47/472.61 = 187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.47x = 472.61 × 187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.47x = 88,482.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,482.29/342.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.36

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