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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.81, 470.26 and 209.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.81, 470.26 and 209.77 is: 289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.81 : 470.26 = 209.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.81/470.26 = 209.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.81x = 470.26 × 209.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.81x = 98,646.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,646.44/340.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.45

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