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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.27, 469.45 and 207.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.27, 469.45 and 207.41 is: 286.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.27 : 469.45 = 207.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.27/469.45 = 207.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.27x = 469.45 × 207.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.27x = 97,366.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,366.54/340.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.14

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