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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.76, 470.03 and 207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.76, 470.03 and 207.92 is: 286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.76 : 470.03 = 207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.76/470.03 = 207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.76x = 470.03 × 207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.76x = 97,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,728.64/340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.80

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