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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.40, 472.48 and 209.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.40, 472.48 and 209.56 is: 289.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.40 : 472.48 = 209.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.40/472.48 = 209.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.40x = 472.48 × 209.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.40x = 99,012.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,012.91/342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.17

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