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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.27, 470.87 and 201.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.27, 470.87 and 201.34 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.27 : 470.87 = 201.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.27/470.87 = 201.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.27x = 470.87 × 201.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.27x = 94,802.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,802.78/341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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