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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.14, 477.69 and 198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.14, 477.69 and 198.82 is: 274.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.14 : 477.69 = 198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.14/477.69 = 198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.14x = 477.69 × 198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.14x = 94,972.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,972.14/346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.38

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