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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.58, 469.93 and 200.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.58, 469.93 and 200.69 is: 276.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.58 : 469.93 = 200.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.58/469.93 = 200.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.58x = 469.93 × 200.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.58x = 94,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,310.25/340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.91

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