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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.45, 469.85 and 209.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.45, 469.85 and 209.49 is: 289.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.45 : 469.85 = 209.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.45/469.85 = 209.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.45x = 469.85 × 209.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.45x = 98,427.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,427.25/340.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.11

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