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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.28, 469.66 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.28, 469.66 and 200.46 is: 276.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.28 : 469.66 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.28/469.66 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.28x = 469.66 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.28x = 94,148.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,148.04/340.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.68

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