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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.20, 474.96 and 196.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.20, 474.96 and 196.81 is: 271.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.20 : 474.96 = 196.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.20/474.96 = 196.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.20x = 474.96 × 196.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.20x = 93,476.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,476.88/344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.58

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