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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 469.94 and 209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 469.94 and 209.68 is: 289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 469.94 = 209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/469.94 = 209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 469.94 × 209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 98,537.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,537.02/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.37

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