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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.55, 472.70 and 209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.55, 472.70 and 209.99 is: 289.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.55 : 472.70 = 209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.55/472.70 = 209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.55x = 472.70 × 209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.55x = 99,258.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,258.86/342.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.77

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