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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.24, 477.85 and 198.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.24, 477.85 and 198.82 is: 274.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.24 : 477.85 = 198.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.24/477.85 = 198.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.24x = 477.85 × 198.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.24x = 95,003.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,003.75/346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.39

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