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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.18, 469.33 and 207.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.18, 469.33 and 207.35 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.18 : 469.33 = 207.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.18/469.33 = 207.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.18x = 469.33 × 207.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.18x = 97,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,312.19/340.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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