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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.79, 472.08 and 280.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.79, 472.08 and 280.42 is: 386.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.79 : 472.08 = 280.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.79/472.08 = 280.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.79x = 472.08 × 280.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.79x = 132,380.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,380.67/342.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.19

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