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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.83, 478.70 and 199.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.83, 478.70 and 199.55 is: 275.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.83 : 478.70 = 199.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.83/478.70 = 199.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.83x = 478.70 × 199.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.83x = 95,522.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,522.19/346.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.42

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