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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.31, 473.81 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.31, 473.81 and 195.98 is: 270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.31 : 473.81 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.31/473.81 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.31x = 473.81 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.31x = 92,853.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,853.93/343.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.47

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