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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.13, 469.40 and 209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.13, 469.40 and 209.07 is: 288.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.13 : 469.40 = 209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.13/469.40 = 209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.13x = 469.40 × 209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.13x = 98,136.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,136.41/340.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.53

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