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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.67, 470.12 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.67, 470.12 and 200.79 is: 277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.67 : 470.12 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.67/470.12 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.67x = 470.12 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.67x = 94,394.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,394.39/340.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.08

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