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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.38, 469.71 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.38, 469.71 and 209.34 is: 288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.38 : 469.71 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.38/469.71 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.38x = 469.71 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.38x = 98,329.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,329.09/340.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.88

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