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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 469.87 and 209.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 469.87 and 209.49 is: 289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 469.87 = 209.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/469.87 = 209.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 469.87 × 209.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 98,430.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,430.78/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.10

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