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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 469.30 and 202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 469.30 and 202.04 is: 278.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 469.30 = 202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/469.30 = 202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 469.30 × 202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 94,817.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,817.37/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.84

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