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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.76, 470.30 and 200.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.76, 470.30 and 200.94 is: 277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.76 : 470.30 = 200.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.76/470.30 = 200.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.76x = 470.30 × 200.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.76x = 94,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,502.08/340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.33

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