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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.39, 473.87 and 196.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.39, 473.87 and 196.01 is: 270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.39 : 473.87 = 196.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.39/473.87 = 196.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.39x = 473.87 × 196.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.39x = 92,884.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,884.80/343.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.49

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