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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.74, 470.22 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.74, 470.22 and 200.82 is: 277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.74 : 470.22 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.74/470.22 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.74x = 470.22 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.74x = 94,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,429.58/340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.13

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