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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.21, 469.49 and 200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.21, 469.49 and 200.33 is: 276.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.21 : 469.49 = 200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.21/469.49 = 200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.21x = 469.49 × 200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.21x = 94,049.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,049.58/340.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.45

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