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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.32, 469.59 and 200.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.32, 469.59 and 200.41 is: 276.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.32 : 469.59 = 200.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.32/469.59 = 200.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.32x = 469.59 × 200.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.32x = 94,110.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,110.53/340.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.54

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