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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 469.18 and 207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 469.18 and 207.26 is: 285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 469.18 = 207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/469.18 = 207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 469.18 × 207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 97,242.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,242.25/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.89

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