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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.16, 475.01 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.16, 475.01 and 196.80 is: 271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.16 : 475.01 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.16/475.01 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.16x = 475.01 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.16x = 93,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,481.97/344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.62

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