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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.90, 470.44 and 209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.90, 470.44 and 209.98 is: 289.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.90 : 470.44 = 209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.90/470.44 = 209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.90x = 470.44 × 209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.90x = 98,782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,782.99/340.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.77

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