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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.42, 472.62 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.42, 472.62 and 209.64 is: 289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.42 : 472.62 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.42/472.62 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.42x = 472.62 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.42x = 99,080.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,080.06/342.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.35

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