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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.38, 475.25 and 197.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.38, 475.25 and 197.01 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.38 : 475.25 = 197.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.38/475.25 = 197.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.38x = 475.25 × 197.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.38x = 93,629.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,629.00/344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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