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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.21, 470.88 and 199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.21, 470.88 and 199.43 is: 275.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.21 : 470.88 = 199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.21/470.88 = 199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.21x = 470.88 × 199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.21x = 93,907.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,907.01/341.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.22

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