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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.08, 477.57 and 198.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.08, 477.57 and 198.81 is: 274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.08 : 477.57 = 198.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.08/477.57 = 198.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.08x = 477.57 × 198.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.08x = 94,945.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,945.69/346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.35

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