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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.66, 470.15 and 200.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.66, 470.15 and 200.83 is: 277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.66 : 470.15 = 200.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.66/470.15 = 200.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.66x = 470.15 × 200.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.66x = 94,418.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,418.46/340.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.16

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