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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.72, 475.70 and 197.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.72, 475.70 and 197.36 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.72 : 475.70 = 197.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.72/475.70 = 197.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.72x = 475.70 × 197.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.72x = 93,882.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,882.57/344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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