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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.23, 473.70 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.23, 473.70 and 195.89 is: 270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.23 : 473.70 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.23/473.70 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.23x = 473.70 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.23x = 92,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,790.72/343.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.35

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