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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.14, 477.70 and 198.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.14, 477.70 and 198.79 is: 274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.14 : 477.70 = 198.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.14/477.70 = 198.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.14x = 477.70 × 198.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.14x = 94,960.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,960.29/346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.34

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