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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 470.02 and 207.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 470.02 and 207.85 is: 286.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 470.02 = 207.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/470.02 = 207.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 470.02 × 207.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 97,690.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,690.27/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.75

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