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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.12, 469.34 and 209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.12, 469.34 and 209.14 is: 288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.12 : 469.34 = 209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.12/469.34 = 209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.12x = 469.34 × 209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.12x = 98,157.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,157.77/340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.60

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