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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.16, 469.50 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.16, 469.50 and 209.28 is: 288.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.16 : 469.50 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.16/469.50 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.16x = 469.50 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.16x = 98,256.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,256.96/340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.86

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