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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.36, 469.79 and 200.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.36, 469.79 and 200.49 is: 276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.36 : 469.79 = 200.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.36/469.79 = 200.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.36x = 469.79 × 200.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.36x = 94,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,188.20/340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.73

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