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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.24, 469.50 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.24, 469.50 and 209.22 is: 288.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.24 : 469.50 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.24/469.50 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.24x = 469.50 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.24x = 98,228.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,228.79/340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.70

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