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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.18, 469.48 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.18, 469.48 and 207.36 is: 286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.18 : 469.48 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.18/469.48 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.18x = 469.48 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.18x = 97,351.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,351.37/340.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.18

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