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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.28, 473.72 and 195.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.28, 473.72 and 195.95 is: 270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.28 : 473.72 = 195.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.28/473.72 = 195.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.28x = 473.72 × 195.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.28x = 92,822.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,822.09/343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.40

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