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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.70, 472.75 and 209.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.70, 472.75 and 209.81 is: 289.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.70 : 472.75 = 209.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.70/472.75 = 209.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.70x = 472.75 × 209.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.70x = 99,186.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,186.86/342.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.43

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