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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.09, 469.12 and 209.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.09, 469.12 and 209.01 is: 288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.09 : 469.12 = 209.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.09/469.12 = 209.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.09x = 469.12 × 209.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.09x = 98,050.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,050.77/340.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.31

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