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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 469.58 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 469.58 and 209.28 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 469.58 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/469.58 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 469.58 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 98,273.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,273.70/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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