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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.36, 469.87 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.36, 469.87 and 209.44 is: 289.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.36 : 469.87 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.36/469.87 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.36x = 469.87 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.36x = 98,409.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,409.64/340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.14

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