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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.15, 469.43 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.15, 469.43 and 200.24 is: 276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.15 : 469.43 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.15/469.43 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.15x = 469.43 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.15x = 93,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,997.66/340.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.35

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