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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.21, 469.43 and 207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.21, 469.43 and 207.40 is: 286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.21 : 469.43 = 207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.21/469.43 = 207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.21x = 469.43 × 207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.21x = 97,359.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,359.23/340.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.17

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