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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.08, 469.16 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.08, 469.16 and 207.28 is: 285.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.08 : 469.16 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.08/469.16 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.08x = 469.16 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.08x = 97,247.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,247.48/340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.95

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