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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.58, 475.47 and 197.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.58, 475.47 and 197.19 is: 272.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.58 : 475.47 = 197.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.58/475.47 = 197.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.58x = 475.47 × 197.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.58x = 93,757.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,757.93/344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.09

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