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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.61, 472.69 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.61, 472.69 and 202.68 is: 279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.61 : 472.69 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.61/472.69 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.61x = 472.69 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.61x = 95,804.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,804.81/342.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.63

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