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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.69, 472.84 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.69, 472.84 and 202.74 is: 279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.69 : 472.84 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.69/472.84 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.69x = 472.84 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.69x = 95,864.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,864.43/342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.74

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