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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.29, 469.55 and 200.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.29, 469.55 and 200.38 is: 276.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.29 : 469.55 = 200.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.29/469.55 = 200.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.29x = 469.55 × 200.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.29x = 94,087.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,087.43/340.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.50

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