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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.64, 470.03 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.64, 470.03 and 200.82 is: 277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.64 : 470.03 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.64/470.03 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.64x = 470.03 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.64x = 94,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,390.42/340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.10

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