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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.64, 470.16 and 207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.64, 470.16 and 207.98 is: 287.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.64 : 470.16 = 207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.64/470.16 = 207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.64x = 470.16 × 207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.64x = 97,783.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,783.88/340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.06

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