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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.36, 476.58 and 197.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.36, 476.58 and 197.97 is: 273.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.36 : 476.58 = 197.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.36/476.58 = 197.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.36x = 476.58 × 197.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.36x = 94,348.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,348.54/345.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.19

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