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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.42, 469.78 and 200.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.42, 469.78 and 200.54 is: 276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.42 : 469.78 = 200.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.42/469.78 = 200.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.42x = 469.78 × 200.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.42x = 94,209.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,209.68/340.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.75

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