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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.78, 478.49 and 199.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.78, 478.49 and 199.38 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.78 : 478.49 = 199.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.78/478.49 = 199.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.78x = 478.49 × 199.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.78x = 95,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,401.34/346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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