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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.12, 472.03 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.12, 472.03 and 209.28 is: 288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.12 : 472.03 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.12/472.03 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.12x = 472.03 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.12x = 98,787.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,787.69/342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.75

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