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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.05, 477.54 and 198.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.05, 477.54 and 198.68 is: 274.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.05 : 477.54 = 198.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.05/477.54 = 198.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.05x = 477.54 × 198.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.05x = 94,875.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,875.26/346.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.17

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