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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.43, 469.67 and 207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.43, 469.67 and 207.60 is: 286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.43 : 469.67 = 207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.43/469.67 = 207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.43x = 469.67 × 207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.43x = 97,504.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,504.01/340.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.41

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