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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.04, 478.96 and 209.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.04, 478.96 and 209.04 is: 288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.04 : 478.96 = 209.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.04/478.96 = 209.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.04x = 478.96 × 209.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.04x = 100,121.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,121.80/347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.50

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