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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.62, 472.79 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.62, 472.79 and 195.24 is: 269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.62 : 472.79 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.62/472.79 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.62x = 472.79 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.62x = 92,308.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,308.01/342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.42

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