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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.77, 474.41 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.77, 474.41 and 196.44 is: 271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.77 : 474.41 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.77/474.41 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.77x = 474.41 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.77x = 93,189.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,189.75/343.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.09

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