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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.21, 474.93 and 196.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.21, 474.93 and 196.82 is: 271.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.21 : 474.93 = 196.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.21/474.93 = 196.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.21x = 474.93 × 196.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.21x = 93,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,473.35/344.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.56

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