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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 469.92 and 207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 469.92 and 207.86 is: 286.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 469.92 = 207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/469.92 = 207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 469.92 × 207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 97,677.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,677.57/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.85

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