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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.35, 469.75 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.35, 469.75 and 200.48 is: 276.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.35 : 469.75 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.35/469.75 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.35x = 469.75 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.35x = 94,173.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,173.01/340.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.69

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