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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.71, 474.36 and 196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.71, 474.36 and 196.34 is: 270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.71 : 474.36 = 196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.71/474.36 = 196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.71x = 474.36 × 196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.71x = 93,133.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,133.47/343.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.97

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