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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.07, 477.56 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.07, 477.56 and 196.68 is: 271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.07 : 477.56 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.07/477.56 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.07x = 477.56 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.07x = 93,923.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,923.62/346.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.40

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