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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.18, 470.81 and 199.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.18, 470.81 and 199.38 is: 275.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.18 : 470.81 = 199.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.18/470.81 = 199.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.18x = 470.81 × 199.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.18x = 93,869.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,869.10/341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.13

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