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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.80, 470.34 and 193.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.80, 470.34 and 193.47 is: 267.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.80 : 470.34 = 193.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.80/470.34 = 193.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.80x = 470.34 × 193.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.80x = 90,996.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,996.68/340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.01

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