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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.36, 475.21 and 197.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.36, 475.21 and 197.01 is: 271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.36 : 475.21 = 197.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.36/475.21 = 197.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.36x = 475.21 × 197.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.36x = 93,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,621.12/344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.87

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