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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.93, 478.79 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.93, 478.79 and 199.56 is: 275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.93 : 478.79 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.93/478.79 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.93x = 478.79 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.93x = 95,548.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,548.32/346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.41

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