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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.73, 478.46 and 197.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.73, 478.46 and 197.33 is: 272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.73 : 478.46 = 197.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.73/478.46 = 197.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.73x = 478.46 × 197.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.73x = 94,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,413.85/346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.30

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