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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.23, 472.03 and 209.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.23, 472.03 and 209.45 is: 288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.23 : 472.03 = 209.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.23/472.03 = 209.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.23x = 472.03 × 209.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.23x = 98,867.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,867.34/342.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.90

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