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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.31, 470.91 and 201.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.31, 470.91 and 201.29 is: 277.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.31 : 470.91 = 201.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.31/470.91 = 201.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.31x = 470.91 × 201.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.31x = 94,787.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,787.87/341.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.71

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