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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.34, 477.87 and 198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.34, 477.87 and 198.94 is: 274.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.34 : 477.87 = 198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.34/477.87 = 198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.34x = 477.87 × 198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.34x = 95,067.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,067.46/346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.49

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