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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.95, 476.04 and 197.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.95, 476.04 and 197.61 is: 272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.95 : 476.04 = 197.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.95/476.04 = 197.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.95x = 476.04 × 197.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.95x = 94,070.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,070.30/344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.71

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