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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.55, 469.71 and 209.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.55, 469.71 and 209.61 is: 289.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.55 : 469.71 = 209.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.55/469.71 = 209.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.55x = 469.71 × 209.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.55x = 98,455.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,455.91/340.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.11

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