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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.17, 477.63 and 198.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.17, 477.63 and 198.75 is: 274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.17 : 477.63 = 198.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.17/477.63 = 198.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.17x = 477.63 × 198.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.17x = 94,928.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,928.96/346.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.23

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