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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.15, 470.75 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.15, 470.75 and 199.40 is: 275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.15 : 470.75 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.15/470.75 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.15x = 470.75 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.15x = 93,864.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,864.20/341.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.14

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