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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.57, 472.81 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.57, 472.81 and 202.68 is: 279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.57 : 472.81 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.57/472.81 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.57x = 472.81 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.57x = 95,829.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,829.13/342.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.74

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