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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.07, 474.81 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.07, 474.81 and 196.68 is: 271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.07 : 474.81 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.07/474.81 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.07x = 474.81 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.07x = 93,385.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,385.63/344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.41

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