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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.63, 478.32 and 199.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.63, 478.32 and 199.27 is: 274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.63 : 478.32 = 199.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.63/478.32 = 199.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.63x = 478.32 × 199.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.63x = 95,314.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,314.83/346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.98

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