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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.17, 476.33 and 197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.17, 476.33 and 197.80 is: 272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.17 : 476.33 = 197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.17/476.33 = 197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.17x = 476.33 × 197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.17x = 94,217.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,217.38/345.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.96

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