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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.84, 475.83 and 197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.84, 475.83 and 197.44 is: 272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.84 : 475.83 = 197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.84/475.83 = 197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.84x = 475.83 × 197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.84x = 93,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,948.08/344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.44

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