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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 469.83 and 200.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 469.83 and 200.59 is: 276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 469.83 = 200.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/469.83 = 200.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 469.83 × 200.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 94,242.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,242.78/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.77

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