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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.91, 477.41 and 198.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.91, 477.41 and 198.59 is: 274.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.91 : 477.41 = 198.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.91/477.41 = 198.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.91x = 477.41 × 198.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.91x = 94,808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,808.85/345.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.09

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