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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.46, 475.33 and 197.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.46, 475.33 and 197.09 is: 271.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.46 : 475.33 = 197.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.46/475.33 = 197.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.46x = 475.33 × 197.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.46x = 93,682.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,682.79/344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.97

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