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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.24, 475.05 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.24, 475.05 and 196.92 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.24 : 475.05 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.24/475.05 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.24x = 475.05 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.24x = 93,546.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,546.85/344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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