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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.13, 470.76 and 201.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.13, 470.76 and 201.27 is: 277.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.13 : 470.76 = 201.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.13/470.76 = 201.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.13x = 470.76 × 201.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.13x = 94,750.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,750.88/341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.76

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