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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.65, 474.23 and 196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.65, 474.23 and 196.28 is: 270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.65 : 474.23 = 196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.65/474.23 = 196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.65x = 474.23 × 196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.65x = 93,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,081.86/343.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.86

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