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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.72, 474.34 and 196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.72, 474.34 and 196.36 is: 270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.72 : 474.34 = 196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.72/474.34 = 196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.72x = 474.34 × 196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.72x = 93,141.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,141.40/343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.98

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