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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.63, 475.63 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.63, 475.63 and 197.24 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.63 : 475.63 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.63/475.63 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.63x = 475.63 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.63x = 93,811.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,811.78/344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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