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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 470.03 and 193.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 470.03 and 193.31 is: 266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 470.03 = 193.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/470.03 = 193.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 470.03 × 193.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 90,861.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,861.50/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.71

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