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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.24, 469.50 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.24, 469.50 and 207.50 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.24 : 469.50 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.24/469.50 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.24x = 469.50 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.24x = 97,421.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,421.25/340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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