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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.66, 475.53 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.66, 475.53 and 197.28 is: 272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.66 : 475.53 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.66/475.53 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.66x = 475.53 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.66x = 93,812.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,812.56/344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.19

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