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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.96, 470.54 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.96, 470.54 and 201.04 is: 277.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.96 : 470.54 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.96/470.54 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.96x = 470.54 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.96x = 94,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,597.36/340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.44

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