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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.29, 477.87 and 198.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.29, 477.87 and 198.87 is: 274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.29 : 477.87 = 198.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.29/477.87 = 198.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.29x = 477.87 × 198.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.29x = 95,034.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,034.01/346.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.43

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