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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.49, 473.99 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.49, 473.99 and 188.24 is: 259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.49 : 473.99 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.49/473.99 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.49x = 473.99 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.49x = 89,220.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,220.57/343.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.75

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