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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.67, 472.87 and 202.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.67, 472.87 and 202.79 is: 279.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.67 : 472.87 = 202.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.67/472.87 = 202.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.67x = 472.87 × 202.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.67x = 95,893.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,893.31/342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.84

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