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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.74, 470.11 and 209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.74, 470.11 and 209.73 is: 289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.74 : 470.11 = 209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.74/470.11 = 209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.74x = 470.11 × 209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.74x = 98,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,593.82/340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.35

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