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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 469.56 and 200.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 469.56 and 200.38 is: 276.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 469.56 = 200.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/469.56 = 200.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 469.56 × 200.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 94,089.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,089.43/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.52

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