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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.39, 478 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.39, 478 and 199.04 is: 274.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.39 : 478 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.39/478 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.39x = 478 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.39x = 95,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,141.12/346.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.66

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