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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.88, 470.52 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.88, 470.52 and 201.08 is: 277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.88 : 470.52 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.88/470.52 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.88x = 470.52 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.88x = 94,612.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,612.16/340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.55

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