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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.28, 477.86 and 198.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.28, 477.86 and 198.93 is: 274.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.28 : 477.86 = 198.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.28/477.86 = 198.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.28x = 477.86 × 198.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.28x = 95,059.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,059.70/346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.52

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