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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.58, 474.17 and 196.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.58, 474.17 and 196.17 is: 270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.58 : 474.17 = 196.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.58/474.17 = 196.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.58x = 474.17 × 196.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.58x = 93,016.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,016.95/343.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.73

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