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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.58, 472.74 and 202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.58, 472.74 and 202.70 is: 279.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.58 : 472.74 = 202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.58/472.74 = 202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.58x = 472.74 × 202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.58x = 95,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,824.40/342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.71

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