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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.04, 477.50 and 198.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.04, 477.50 and 198.65 is: 274.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.04 : 477.50 = 198.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.04/477.50 = 198.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.04x = 477.50 × 198.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.04x = 94,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,851.99/346.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.11

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