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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.75, 478.51 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.75, 478.51 and 199.40 is: 275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.75 : 478.51 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.75/478.51 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.75x = 478.51 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.75x = 95,412.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,412.00/346.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.16

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