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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.22, 476.38 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.22, 476.38 and 197.84 is: 273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.22 : 476.38 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.22/476.38 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.22x = 476.38 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.22x = 94,247.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,247.02/345.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.01

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