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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.83, 470.34 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.83, 470.34 and 191.46 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.83 : 470.34 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.83/470.34 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.83x = 470.34 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.83x = 90,051.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,051.30/340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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