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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.34, 469.62 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.34, 469.62 and 200.45 is: 276.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.34 : 469.62 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.34/469.62 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.34x = 469.62 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.34x = 94,132.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,132.98/340.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.59

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