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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.09, 469.34 and 200.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.09, 469.34 and 200.23 is: 276.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.09 : 469.34 = 200.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.09/469.34 = 200.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.09x = 469.34 × 200.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.09x = 93,975.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,975.95/340.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.33

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