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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.68, 474.38 and 196.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.68, 474.38 and 196.41 is: 271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.68 : 474.38 = 196.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.68/474.38 = 196.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.68x = 474.38 × 196.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.68x = 93,172.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,172.98/343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.10

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