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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.02, 469.27 and 200.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.02, 469.27 and 200.17 is: 276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.02 : 469.27 = 200.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.02/469.27 = 200.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.02x = 469.27 × 200.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.02x = 93,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,934.68/340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.26

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