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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.56, 470.08 and 200.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.56, 470.08 and 200.67 is: 276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.56 : 470.08 = 200.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.56/470.08 = 200.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.56x = 470.08 × 200.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.56x = 94,330.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,330.95/340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.99

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