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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.50, 475.30 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.50, 475.30 and 197.12 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.50 : 475.30 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.50/475.30 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.50x = 475.30 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.50x = 93,691.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,691.14/344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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