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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.57, 471.35 and 194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.57, 471.35 and 194.22 is: 268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.57 : 471.35 = 194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.57/471.35 = 194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.57x = 471.35 × 194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.57x = 91,544.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,544.63/341.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.02

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