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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.36, 469.71 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.36, 469.71 and 200.46 is: 276.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.36 : 469.71 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.36/469.71 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.36x = 469.71 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.36x = 94,158.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,158.07/340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.64

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