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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.21, 469.29 and 209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.21, 469.29 and 209.13 is: 288.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.21 : 469.29 = 209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.21/469.29 = 209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.21x = 469.29 × 209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.21x = 98,142.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,142.62/340.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.48

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