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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.95, 470.63 and 201.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.95, 470.63 and 201.09 is: 277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.95 : 470.63 = 201.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.95/470.63 = 201.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.95x = 470.63 × 201.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.95x = 94,639.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,639.49/340.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.58

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