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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.35, 469.71 and 209.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.35, 469.71 and 209.43 is: 289.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.35 : 469.71 = 209.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.35/469.71 = 209.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.35x = 469.71 × 209.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.35x = 98,371.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,371.37/340.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.03

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