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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.77, 472.95 and 209.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.77, 472.95 and 209.97 is: 289.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.77 : 472.95 = 209.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.77/472.95 = 209.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.77x = 472.95 × 209.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.77x = 99,305.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,305.31/342.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.72

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