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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.16, 476.32 and 197.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.16, 476.32 and 197.79 is: 272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.16 : 476.32 = 197.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.16/476.32 = 197.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.16x = 476.32 × 197.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.16x = 94,211.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,211.33/345.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.95

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