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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.23, 469.46 and 200.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.23, 469.46 and 200.37 is: 276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.23 : 469.46 = 200.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.23/469.46 = 200.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.23x = 469.46 × 200.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.23x = 94,067.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,067.96/340.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.48

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