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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.16, 469.53 and 209.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.16, 469.53 and 209.21 is: 288.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.16 : 469.53 = 209.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.16/469.53 = 209.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.16x = 469.53 × 209.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.16x = 98,228.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,228.02/340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.77

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