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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.61, 471.36 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.61, 471.36 and 194.24 is: 268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.61 : 471.36 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.61/471.36 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.61x = 471.36 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.61x = 91,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,556.97/341.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.02

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