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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.98, 474.62 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.98, 474.62 and 196.62 is: 271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.98 : 474.62 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.98/474.62 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.98x = 474.62 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.98x = 93,319.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,319.78/343.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.29

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