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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.32, 470.97 and 201.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.32, 470.97 and 201.41 is: 277.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.32 : 470.97 = 201.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.32/470.97 = 201.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.32x = 470.97 × 201.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.32x = 94,858.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,858.07/341.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.92

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