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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.02, 469.23 and 209.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.02, 469.23 and 209.19 is: 288.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.02 : 469.23 = 209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.02/469.23 = 209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.02x = 469.23 × 209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.02x = 98,158.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,158.22/340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.68

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