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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.54, 472.23 and 272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.54, 472.23 and 272.84 is: 376.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.54 : 472.23 = 272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.54/472.23 = 272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.54x = 472.23 × 272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.54x = 128,840.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,840.87/342.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.13

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