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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.69, 469.92 and 209.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.69, 469.92 and 209.74 is: 289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.69 : 469.92 = 209.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.69/469.92 = 209.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.69x = 469.92 × 209.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.69x = 98,561.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,561.02/340.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.30

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