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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 469.44 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 469.44 and 209.22 is: 288.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 469.44 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/469.44 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 469.44 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 98,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,216.24/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.65

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