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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.38, 469.79 and 200.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.38, 469.79 and 200.59 is: 276.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.38 : 469.79 = 200.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.38/469.79 = 200.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.38x = 469.79 × 200.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.38x = 94,234.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,234.50/340.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.85

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