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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.43, 473.88 and 196.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.43, 473.88 and 196.01 is: 270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.43 : 473.88 = 196.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.43/473.88 = 196.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.43x = 473.88 × 196.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.43x = 92,885.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,885.22/343.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.46

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