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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 474.80 and 196.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 474.80 and 196.64 is: 271.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 474.80 = 196.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/474.80 = 196.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 474.80 × 196.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 93,361.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,361.31/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.37

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