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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.49, 469.98 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.49, 469.98 and 209.54 is: 289.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.49 : 469.98 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.49/469.98 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.49x = 469.98 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.49x = 98,477.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,477.26/340.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.23

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