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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.79, 478.48 and 197.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.79, 478.48 and 197.42 is: 272.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.79 : 478.48 = 197.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.79/478.48 = 197.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.79x = 478.48 × 197.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.79x = 94,461.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,461.52/346.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.39

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