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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.22, 469.52 and 207.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.22, 469.52 and 207.53 is: 286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.22 : 469.52 = 207.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.22/469.52 = 207.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.22x = 469.52 × 207.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.22x = 97,436.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,436.10/340.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.40

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