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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.25, 477.86 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.25, 477.86 and 198.86 is: 274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.25 : 477.86 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.25/477.86 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.25x = 477.86 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.25x = 95,027.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,027.24/346.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.45

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