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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.30, 473.62 and 195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.30, 473.62 and 195.91 is: 270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.30 : 473.62 = 195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.30/473.62 = 195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.30x = 473.62 × 195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.30x = 92,786.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,786.89/343.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.28

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