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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.66, 475.67 and 197.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.66, 475.67 and 197.31 is: 272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.66 : 475.67 = 197.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.66/475.67 = 197.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.66x = 475.67 × 197.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.66x = 93,855.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,855.14/344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.31

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