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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.72, 471.59 and 209.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.72, 471.59 and 209.03 is: 288.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.72 : 471.59 = 209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.72/471.59 = 209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.72x = 471.59 × 209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.72x = 98,573.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,573.05/341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.47

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