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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.18, 477.74 and 198.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.18, 477.74 and 198.85 is: 274.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.18 : 477.74 = 198.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.18/477.74 = 198.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.18x = 477.74 × 198.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.18x = 94,998.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,998.60/346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.42

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