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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.63, 478.34 and 199.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.63, 478.34 and 199.29 is: 275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.63 : 478.34 = 199.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.63/478.34 = 199.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.63x = 478.34 × 199.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.63x = 95,324.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,324.99/346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.01

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