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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.34, 469.68 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.34, 469.68 and 209.32 is: 288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.34 : 469.68 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.34/469.68 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.34x = 469.68 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.34x = 98,313.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,313.42/340.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.87

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