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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.85, 474.52 and 196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.85, 474.52 and 196.49 is: 271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.85 : 474.52 = 196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.85/474.52 = 196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.85x = 474.52 × 196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.85x = 93,237.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,237.46/343.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.15

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