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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.62, 470.08 and 200.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.62, 470.08 and 200.86 is: 277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.62 : 470.08 = 200.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.62/470.08 = 200.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.62x = 470.08 × 200.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.62x = 94,420.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,420.27/340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.20

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