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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.83, 478.56 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.83, 478.56 and 199.44 is: 275.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.83 : 478.56 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.83/478.56 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.83x = 478.56 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.83x = 95,444.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,444.01/346.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.19

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