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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.13, 469.35 and 207.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.13, 469.35 and 207.39 is: 286.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.13 : 469.35 = 207.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.13/469.35 = 207.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.13x = 469.35 × 207.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.13x = 97,341.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,341.03/340.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.19

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