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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.11, 469.32 and 209.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.11, 469.32 and 209.09 is: 288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.11 : 469.32 = 209.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.11/469.32 = 209.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.11x = 469.32 × 209.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.11x = 98,130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,130.12/340.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.52

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