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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.13, 470.82 and 201.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.13, 470.82 and 201.33 is: 277.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.13 : 470.82 = 201.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.13/470.82 = 201.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.13x = 470.82 × 201.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.13x = 94,790.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,790.19/341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.87

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