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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.85, 470.37 and 200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.85, 470.37 and 200.97 is: 277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.85 : 470.37 = 200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.85/470.37 = 200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.85x = 470.37 × 200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.85x = 94,530.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,530.26/340.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.34

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