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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.55, 475.49 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.55, 475.49 and 197.22 is: 272.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.55 : 475.49 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.55/475.49 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.55x = 475.49 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.55x = 93,776.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,776.63/344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.17

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