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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.28, 469.52 and 207.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.28, 469.52 and 207.47 is: 286.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.28 : 469.52 = 207.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.28/469.52 = 207.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.28x = 469.52 × 207.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.28x = 97,407.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,407.93/340.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.26

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