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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.55, 476.87 and 198.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.55, 476.87 and 198.22 is: 273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.55 : 476.87 = 198.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.55/476.87 = 198.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.55x = 476.87 × 198.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.55x = 94,525.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,525.17/345.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.55

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