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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.08, 477.54 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.08, 477.54 and 196.70 is: 271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.08 : 477.54 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.08/477.54 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.08x = 477.54 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.08x = 93,932.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,932.12/346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.42

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