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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.54, 469.94 and 209.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.54, 469.94 and 209.59 is: 289.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.54 : 469.94 = 209.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.54/469.94 = 209.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.54x = 469.94 × 209.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.54x = 98,492.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,492.50/340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.23

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