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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.55, 473.07 and 280.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.55, 473.07 and 280.99 is: 388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.55 : 473.07 = 280.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.55/473.07 = 280.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.55x = 473.07 × 280.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.55x = 132,927.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,927.94/342.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.05

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