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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.23, 469.37 and 200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.23, 469.37 and 200.36 is: 276.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.23 : 469.37 = 200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.23/469.37 = 200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.23x = 469.37 × 200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.23x = 94,039.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,039.62/340.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.40

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