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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.72, 478.47 and 199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.72, 478.47 and 199.35 is: 275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.72 : 478.47 = 199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.72/478.47 = 199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.72x = 478.47 × 199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.72x = 95,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,382.99/346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.10

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