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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.52, 474.08 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.52, 474.08 and 196.16 is: 270.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.52 : 474.08 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.52/474.08 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.52x = 474.08 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.52x = 92,995.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,995.53/343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.71

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