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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.68, 472.62 and 272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.68, 472.62 and 272.66 is: 376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.68 : 472.62 = 272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.68/472.62 = 272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.68x = 472.62 × 272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.68x = 128,864.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,864.57/342.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.05

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