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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.78, 475.82 and 197.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.78, 475.82 and 197.42 is: 272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.78 : 475.82 = 197.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.78/475.82 = 197.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.78x = 475.82 × 197.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.78x = 93,936.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,936.38/344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.45

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