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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.58, 469.76 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.58, 469.76 and 209.54 is: 289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.58 : 469.76 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.58/469.76 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.58x = 469.76 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.58x = 98,433.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,433.51/340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.02

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