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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.85, 478.61 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.85, 478.61 and 199.44 is: 275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.85 : 478.61 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.85/478.61 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.85x = 478.61 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.85x = 95,452.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,452.98/346.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.20

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