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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.86, 478.58 and 197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.86, 478.58 and 197.49 is: 272.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.86 : 478.58 = 197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.86/478.58 = 197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.86x = 478.58 × 197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.86x = 94,514.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,514.76/346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.49

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