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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 469.31 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 469.31 and 209.36 is: 288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 469.31 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/469.31 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 469.31 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 98,251.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,251.35/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.75

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