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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.22, 470.88 and 201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.22, 470.88 and 201.30 is: 277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.22 : 470.88 = 201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.22/470.88 = 201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.22x = 470.88 × 201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.22x = 94,788.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,788.14/341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.79

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