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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.25, 469.55 and 202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.25, 469.55 and 202.25 is: 279.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.25 : 469.55 = 202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.25/469.55 = 202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.25x = 469.55 × 202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.25x = 94,965.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,965.48/340.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.11

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