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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.49, 469.98 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.49, 469.98 and 200.66 is: 276.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.49 : 469.98 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.49/469.98 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.49x = 469.98 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.49x = 94,306.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,306.19/340.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.97

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