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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.46, 469.76 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.46, 469.76 and 200.60 is: 276.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.46 : 469.76 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.46/469.76 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.46x = 469.76 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.46x = 94,232.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,232.01/340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.78

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