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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.96, 472.92 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.96, 472.92 and 272.88 is: 376.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.96 : 472.92 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.96/472.92 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.96x = 472.92 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.96x = 129,050.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,050.41/342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.28

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