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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.62, 469.90 and 207.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.62, 469.90 and 207.75 is: 286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.62 : 469.90 = 207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.62/469.90 = 207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.62x = 469.90 × 207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.62x = 97,621.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,621.73/340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.60

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