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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.94, 478.62 and 199.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.94, 478.62 and 199.54 is: 275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.94 : 478.62 = 199.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.94/478.62 = 199.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.94x = 478.62 × 199.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.94x = 95,503.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,503.83/346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.27

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