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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.29, 469.57 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.29, 469.57 and 200.50 is: 276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.29 : 469.57 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.29/469.57 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.29x = 469.57 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.29x = 94,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,145.43/340.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.67

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