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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.48, 475.24 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.48, 475.24 and 197.08 is: 271.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.48 : 475.24 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.48/475.24 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.48x = 475.24 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.48x = 93,662.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,662.22/344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.90

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