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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.43, 469.80 and 200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.43, 469.80 and 200.55 is: 276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.43 : 469.80 = 200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.43/469.80 = 200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.43x = 469.80 × 200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.43x = 94,218.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,218.83/340.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.77

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