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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 472.03 and 209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 472.03 and 209.26 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 472.03 = 209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/472.03 = 209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 472.03 × 209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 98,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,777.06/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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