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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.66, 472.88 and 202.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.66, 472.88 and 202.78 is: 279.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.66 : 472.88 = 202.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.66/472.88 = 202.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.66x = 472.88 × 202.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.66x = 95,890.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,890.61/342.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.84

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