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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 470.23 and 193.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 470.23 and 193.41 is: 266.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 470.23 = 193.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/470.23 = 193.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 470.23 × 193.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 90,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,946.70/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.95

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