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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.62, 479.61 and 209.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.62, 479.61 and 209.62 is: 289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.62 : 479.61 = 209.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.62/479.61 = 209.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.62x = 479.61 × 209.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.62x = 100,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,535.85/347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.21

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