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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.24, 470.95 and 201.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.24, 470.95 and 201.41 is: 277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.24 : 470.95 = 201.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.24/470.95 = 201.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.24x = 470.95 × 201.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.24x = 94,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,854.04/341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.97

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