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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.69, 470.24 and 207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.69, 470.24 and 207.96 is: 287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.69 : 470.24 = 207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.69/470.24 = 207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.69x = 470.24 × 207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.69x = 97,791.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,791.11/340.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.04

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