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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.53, 474.11 and 196.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.53, 474.11 and 196.21 is: 270.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.53 : 474.11 = 196.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.53/474.11 = 196.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.53x = 474.11 × 196.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.53x = 93,024.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,024.14/343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.79

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