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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 469.38 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 469.38 and 200.18 is: 276.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 469.38 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/469.38 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 469.38 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 93,960.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,960.49/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.24

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