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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.84, 472.30 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.84, 472.30 and 283.44 is: 390.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.84 : 472.30 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.84/472.30 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.84x = 472.30 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.84x = 133,868.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,868.71/342.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.47

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