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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.16, 473.58 and 195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.16, 473.58 and 195.80 is: 270.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.16 : 473.58 = 195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.16/473.58 = 195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.16x = 473.58 × 195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.16x = 92,730.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,730.08/343.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.22

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