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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.65, 470.10 and 200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.65, 470.10 and 200.76 is: 277.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.65 : 470.10 = 200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.65/470.10 = 200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.65x = 470.10 × 200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.65x = 94,377.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,377.28/340.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.05

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