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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.57, 470 and 193.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.57, 470 and 193.21 is: 266.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.57 : 470 = 193.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.57/470 = 193.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.57x = 470 × 193.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.57x = 90,808.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,808.70/340.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.64

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