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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.07, 469.26 and 209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.07, 469.26 and 209.12 is: 288.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.07 : 469.26 = 209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.07/469.26 = 209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.07x = 469.26 × 209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.07x = 98,129.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,129.30/340.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.56

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