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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.86, 473.16 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.86, 473.16 and 202.98 is: 280.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.86 : 473.16 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.86/473.16 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.86x = 473.16 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.86x = 96,042.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,042.02/342.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.12

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