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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.99, 470.49 and 209.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.99, 470.49 and 209.97 is: 289.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.99 : 470.49 = 209.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.99/470.49 = 209.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.99x = 470.49 × 209.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.99x = 98,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,789.18/340.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.71

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