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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.01, 469.02 and 208.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.01, 469.02 and 208.99 is: 288.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.01 : 469.02 = 208.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.01/469.02 = 208.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.01x = 469.02 × 208.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.01x = 98,020.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,020.49/340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.29

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