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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.96, 517.50 and 198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.96, 517.50 and 198.74 is: 298.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.96 : 517.50 = 198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.96/517.50 = 198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.96x = 517.50 × 198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.96x = 102,847.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,847.95/344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.14

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