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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.95, 473.49 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.95, 473.49 and 264.12 is: 364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.95 : 473.49 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.95/473.49 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.95x = 473.49 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.95x = 125,058.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,058.18/342.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.65

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