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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.46, 475.23 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.46, 475.23 and 209.82 is: 289.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.46 : 475.23 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.46/475.23 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.46x = 475.23 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.46x = 99,712.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,712.76/344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.48

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