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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.06, 470.63 and 201.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.06, 470.63 and 201.23 is: 277.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.06 : 470.63 = 201.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.06/470.63 = 201.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.06x = 470.63 × 201.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.06x = 94,703.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,703.02/341.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.68

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