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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.37, 477.99 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.37, 477.99 and 199 is: 274.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.37 : 477.99 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.37/477.99 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.37x = 477.99 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.37x = 95,120.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,120.01/346.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.62

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