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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.75, 478.55 and 199.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.75, 478.55 and 199.41 is: 275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.75 : 478.55 = 199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.75/478.55 = 199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.75x = 478.55 × 199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.75x = 95,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,427.66/346.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.21

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