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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.67, 472.75 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.67, 472.75 and 202.74 is: 279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.67 : 472.75 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.67/472.75 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.67x = 472.75 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.67x = 95,845.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,845.34/342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.70

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