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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.14, 470.77 and 201.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.14, 470.77 and 201.26 is: 277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.14 : 470.77 = 201.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.14/470.77 = 201.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.14x = 470.77 × 201.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.14x = 94,747.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,747.94/341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.74

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