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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.76, 475.77 and 197.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.76, 475.77 and 197.41 is: 272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.76 : 475.77 = 197.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.76/475.77 = 197.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.76x = 475.77 × 197.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.76x = 93,919.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,919.38/344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.42

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