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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.64, 469.90 and 209.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.64, 469.90 and 209.42 is: 288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.64 : 469.90 = 209.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.64/469.90 = 209.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.64x = 469.90 × 209.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.64x = 98,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,406.46/340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.89

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