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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.76, 470.10 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.76, 470.10 and 209.76 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.76 : 470.10 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.76/470.10 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.76x = 470.10 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.76x = 98,608.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,608.18/340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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