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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340, 468.94 and 208.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340, 468.94 and 208.78 is: 287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340 : 468.94 = 208.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340/468.94 = 208.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340x = 468.94 × 208.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340x = 97,905.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,905.29/340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.96

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