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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.88, 472.48 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.88, 472.48 and 277.44 is: 382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.88 : 472.48 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.88/472.48 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.88x = 472.48 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.88x = 131,084.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,084.85/342.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.31

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