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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.08, 473.33 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.08, 473.33 and 195.68 is: 269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.08 : 473.33 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.08/473.33 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.08x = 473.33 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.08x = 92,621.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,621.21/343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.97

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