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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.43, 472.41 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.43, 472.41 and 209.54 is: 289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.43 : 472.41 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.43/472.41 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.43x = 472.41 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.43x = 98,988.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,988.79/342.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.08

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