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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.30, 476.55 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.30, 476.55 and 197.97 is: 273.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.30 : 476.55 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.30/476.55 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.30x = 476.55 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.30x = 94,342.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,342.16/345.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.21

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