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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.74, 474.32 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.74, 474.32 and 196.32 is: 270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.74 : 474.32 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.74/474.32 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.74x = 474.32 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.74x = 93,118.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,118.50/343.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.90

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