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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.24, 469.57 and 200.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.24, 469.57 and 200.41 is: 276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.24 : 469.57 = 200.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.24/469.57 = 200.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.24x = 469.57 × 200.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.24x = 94,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,104.43/340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.58

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