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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.29, 470.96 and 201.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.29, 470.96 and 201.38 is: 277.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.29 : 470.96 = 201.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.29/470.96 = 201.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.29x = 470.96 × 201.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.29x = 94,840.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,840.74/341.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.89

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