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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 470.43 and 201.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 470.43 and 201.01 is: 277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 470.43 = 201.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/470.43 = 201.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 470.43 × 201.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 94,557.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,557.78/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.36

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