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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.69, 472.91 and 209.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.69, 472.91 and 209.87 is: 289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.69 : 472.91 = 209.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.69/472.91 = 209.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.69x = 472.91 × 209.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.69x = 99,246.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,246.21/342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.61

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