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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.65, 476.98 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.65, 476.98 and 198.28 is: 273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.65 : 476.98 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.65/476.98 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.65x = 476.98 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.65x = 94,573.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,573.21/345.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.61

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