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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.27, 469.60 and 209.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.27, 469.60 and 209.35 is: 288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.27 : 469.60 = 209.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.27/469.60 = 209.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.27x = 469.60 × 209.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.27x = 98,310.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,310.82/340.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.92

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