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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.09, 470.65 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.09, 470.65 and 201.18 is: 277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.09 : 470.65 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.09/470.65 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.09x = 470.65 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.09x = 94,685.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,685.37/341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.60

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