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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.94, 470.54 and 209.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.94, 470.54 and 209.95 is: 289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.94 : 470.54 = 209.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.94/470.54 = 209.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.94x = 470.54 × 209.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.94x = 98,786.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,786.47/340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.75

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