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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.79, 471.66 and 209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.79, 471.66 and 209.24 is: 288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.79 : 471.66 = 209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.79/471.66 = 209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.79x = 471.66 × 209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.79x = 98,687.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,687.78/341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.73

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