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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.12, 470.55 and 201.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.12, 470.55 and 201.21 is: 277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.12 : 470.55 = 201.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.12/470.55 = 201.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.12x = 470.55 × 201.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.12x = 94,679.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,679.37/341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.56

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