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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.34, 469.69 and 209.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.34, 469.69 and 209.33 is: 288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.34 : 469.69 = 209.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.34/469.69 = 209.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.34x = 469.69 × 209.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.34x = 98,320.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,320.21/340.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.89

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