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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.59, 473.36 and 271.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.59, 473.36 and 271.89 is: 375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.59 : 473.36 = 271.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.59/473.36 = 271.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.59x = 473.36 × 271.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.59x = 128,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,700.49/342.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.67

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