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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.25, 477.72 and 198.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.25, 477.72 and 198.87 is: 274.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.25 : 477.72 = 198.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.25/477.72 = 198.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.25x = 477.72 × 198.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.25x = 95,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,004.18/346.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.38

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