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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.02, 477.58 and 198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.02, 477.58 and 198.74 is: 274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.02 : 477.58 = 198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.02/477.58 = 198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.02x = 477.58 × 198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.02x = 94,914.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,914.25/346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.30

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