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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.71, 475.60 and 197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.71, 475.60 and 197.32 is: 272.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.71 : 475.60 = 197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.71/475.60 = 197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.71x = 475.60 × 197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.71x = 93,845.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,845.39/344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.24

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