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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.19, 469.55 and 207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.19, 469.55 and 207.46 is: 286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.19 : 469.55 = 207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.19/469.55 = 207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.19x = 469.55 × 207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.19x = 97,409.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,409.46/340.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.34

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