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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.46, 469.70 and 200.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.46, 469.70 and 200.35 is: 276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.46 : 469.70 = 200.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.46/469.70 = 200.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.46x = 469.70 × 200.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.46x = 94,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,104.57/340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.41

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