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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.65, 475.52 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.65, 475.52 and 197.28 is: 272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.65 : 475.52 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.65/475.52 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.65x = 475.52 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.65x = 93,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,810.59/344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.19

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