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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.62, 469.82 and 202.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.62, 469.82 and 202.54 is: 279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.62 : 469.82 = 202.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.62/469.82 = 202.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.62x = 469.82 × 202.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.62x = 95,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,157.34/340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.37

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