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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.21, 477.73 and 198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.21, 477.73 and 198.88 is: 274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.21 : 477.73 = 198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.21/477.73 = 198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.21x = 477.73 × 198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.21x = 95,010.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,010.94/346.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.43

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