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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.59, 471.38 and 194.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.59, 471.38 and 194.23 is: 268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.59 : 471.38 = 194.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.59/471.38 = 194.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.59x = 471.38 × 194.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.59x = 91,552.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,552.81/341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.02

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