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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.44, 473.86 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.44, 473.86 and 196.02 is: 270.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.44 : 473.86 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.44/473.86 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.44x = 473.86 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.44x = 92,885.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,885.06/343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.45

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