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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340, 469.06 and 200.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340, 469.06 and 200.08 is: 276.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340 : 469.06 = 200.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340/469.06 = 200.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340x = 469.06 × 200.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340x = 93,849.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,849.52/340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.03

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