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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.38, 479.38 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.38, 479.38 and 209.38 is: 288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.38 : 479.38 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.38/479.38 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.38x = 479.38 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.38x = 100,372.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,372.58/347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.94

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