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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.07, 474.66 and 196.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.07, 474.66 and 196.65 is: 271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.07 : 474.66 = 196.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.07/474.66 = 196.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.07x = 474.66 × 196.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.07x = 93,341.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,341.89/344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.29

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