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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.79, 470.26 and 201.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.79, 470.26 and 201.00 is: 277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.79 : 470.26 = 201.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.79/470.26 = 201.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.79x = 470.26 × 201.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.79x = 94,518.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,518.90/340.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.36

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