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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.20, 470.82 and 201.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.20, 470.82 and 201.31 is: 277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.20 : 470.82 = 201.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.20/470.82 = 201.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.20x = 470.82 × 201.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.20x = 94,780.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,780.77/341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.79

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