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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.46, 486.38 and 197.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.46, 486.38 and 197.22 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.46 : 486.38 = 197.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.46/486.38 = 197.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.46x = 486.38 × 197.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.46x = 95,923.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,923.86/352.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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