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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 470.08 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 470.08 and 193.32 is: 266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 470.08 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/470.08 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 470.08 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 90,876.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,876.11/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.75

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