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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.27, 472.37 and 209.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.27, 472.37 and 209.61 is: 289.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.27 : 472.37 = 209.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.27/472.37 = 209.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.27x = 472.37 × 209.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.27x = 99,012.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,012.43/342.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.28

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