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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 469.41 and 209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 469.41 and 209.13 is: 288.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 469.41 = 209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/469.41 = 209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 469.41 × 209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 98,167.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,167.71/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.61

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