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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.58, 475.38 and 197.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.58, 475.38 and 197.13 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.58 : 475.38 = 197.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.58/475.38 = 197.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.58x = 475.38 × 197.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.58x = 93,710.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,710.67/344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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