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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.58, 470.01 and 193.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.58, 470.01 and 193.22 is: 266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.58 : 470.01 = 193.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.58/470.01 = 193.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.58x = 470.01 × 193.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.58x = 90,815.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,815.33/340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.65

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