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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.44, 527.22 and 197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.44, 527.22 and 197.30 is: 295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.44 : 527.22 = 197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.44/527.22 = 197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.44x = 527.22 × 197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.44x = 104,020.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,020.51/351.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.98

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