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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.21, 469.39 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.21, 469.39 and 200.30 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.21 : 469.39 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.21/469.39 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.21x = 469.39 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.21x = 94,019.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,019.49/340.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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