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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.06, 474.72 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.06, 474.72 and 196.70 is: 271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.06 : 474.72 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.06/474.72 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.06x = 474.72 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.06x = 93,377.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,377.42/344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.40

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