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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.48, 469.80 and 207.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.48, 469.80 and 207.76 is: 286.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.48 : 469.80 = 207.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.48/469.80 = 207.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.48x = 469.80 × 207.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.48x = 97,605.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,605.65/340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.67

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