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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.12, 477.64 and 198.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.12, 477.64 and 198.76 is: 274.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.12 : 477.64 = 198.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.12/477.64 = 198.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.12x = 477.64 × 198.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.12x = 94,935.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,935.73/346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.29

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