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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.08, 469.31 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.08, 469.31 and 200.18 is: 276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.08 : 469.31 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.08/469.31 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.08x = 469.31 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.08x = 93,946.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,946.48/340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.25

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